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...

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