Space Force Targeting 2027 Launch For Astroscale Refueling Demo

The Provisioner spacecraft built by Astroscale U.S. Credit: Astroscale U.S.

The Provisioner spacecraft built by Astroscale U.S.

Credit: Astroscale U.S.
A U.S. Space Force-led on-orbit refueling demonstration is now slated for next year, with the refueler spacecraft currently manifested on a Space Force mission planned to launch in 2027. The service’s Space Systems Command (SSC) is coordinating two attempted refueling operations in geostationary...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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