The U.S. Space Force’s Urgent Push For Orbital Refueling
The Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker is one of Northrop Grumman’s efforts to provide on-orbit servicing.
Credit: Northrop Grumman
In the years leading up to World War II, U.S. Navy legends Adm. Chester Nimitz and Adm. William Leahy, among others, recognized a growing logistical problem: keeping ships fueled while at sea. They championed strategies to tackle the issue and broadened the service’s reach during the war. Now the...
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