12 mars 2024 | International, Terrestre

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.

https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/space/2024/03/12/space-force-mulls-refueling-as-industry-calls-for-funding-standards/

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