Impulse Space Plans First Space Tug Mission In 2023

Impulse Space says its space tugs will provide fast transportation for satellites by using high-thrust chemical propulsion.

Credit: Impulse Space
Impulse Space plans to launch its first space tug mission, LEO Express-1, in the fourth quarter of 2023. The El Segundo, California-based startup said on Jan. 4 that its Mira orbital service vehicle will perform in-space services, including last-mile orbital payload delivery, payload hosting, very...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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