"Astroscale Unveils In-Orbit Refueling Vehicle Operations Concept"

Astroscale is developing an in-space refueling vehicle, APS-R, to transfer hydrazine from a fuel depot in geostationary Earth orbit to client satellites, enabling uninterrupted operations. The vehicle, about the size of a gas pump, will rendezvous and dock with Orbit Fab's fuel depot and service Astroscale's Life Extension In-Orbit (LEXI) satellite. The project, funded by a $25.5 million U.S. Space Force contract, aims to extend the life and mobility of satellites in orbit, with APS-R set to be delivered by 2026.