Company says its 'space tug' could rescue Astra 1K
Orbital Recovery Corp. said its new "space tug," the Geosynch Spacecraft Life Extension System (SLES) could be used to boost the stranded Astra 1K satellite. Astra 1K, the largest commercial satellite built in Europe, was left in a too-low orbit after its launch vehicle had an upper-stage...
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