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In a first-of-its-kind mission, Starfish Space will attach a "jetpack"-like satellite to a U.S. military satellite to give it two years of additional propulsion and maneuverability.
The company's RAFTI port is designed to be installed on satellites to allow them to receive propellant either in space or on the ground before launch.
The U.S. Space Force wants industry to invest in on-orbit refueling, but companies say they need standards first.
US Space Force's Vision: Orbital Filling Stations to Extend Satellite Lifespan - Industry Tap
U.S. Space Force is looking for new ways to extend the life of satellites that are out of fuel, including small "backpacks" that can attach to existing spacecraft in orbit.