Orion Space Solutions announced in Aug 2022 it was selected by the U.S. Space Force to develop three small satellites for a demonstration of on-orbit services in geostationary Earth orbit.
Created: 2022-09-03
Updated: 2024-03-02
Company - Orion Space
Product/Service - Tetra-5
- Classification
- Miscellaneous
- Category
- On-Orbit Servicing
In-Orbit Inspection
Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
Propellant Refuel Station
Propellant Refilling
- Status
- Development
- First launch
- 2026
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