USAF Eyes Space Prime To Certify Satellite Refueling, Replenishment

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An AEHF satellite.
Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force Department, including the year-old Space Force, in 2021 is looking to set up a “Space Prime” office to provide military certification for satellite payload replenishment, on-orbit refueling and other new-space advances. The goal is to help kick-start private sector projects that...
Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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