Refuellable satellites offer critical edge amidst intensifying threats in space

The United States Space Force’s deliberate approach to satellite servicing and refueling has provided time for debate and the development of qualified solutions that have now resolved both the technical and budgetary challenges holding refuellable satellites back. Recent advancements in affordable refueling capabilities mean virtually every satellite produced could have a gas cap that would allow for replenishment in space — and unleash the unprecedented strategic advantage of rapid maneuverability that comes with refuellable satellites and extended missions. More

(Source: SpaceNews - Jul 17)