Space Force mulls refueling as industry calls for funding, standards
The U.S. Space Force wants industry to invest in on-orbit refueling, but companies say they need standards first.
Source: defensenews.com
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The U.S. Space Force wants industry to invest in on-orbit refueling, but companies say they need standards first.
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