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Dawn Aerospace DFT-Passive Port Completes Environmental Qualification

Marks a Key Milestone in Advancing In-Orbit Refueling

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Tom Patton
Nov 25, 2024
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DFT Passive Port, TVAC Testing

The Docking and Fluid Transfer (DFT) system developed by Dawn Aerospace has now successfully completed Environmental Qualification, marking a key milestone in advancing in-orbit refueling. With the DFT-Passive being qualified, Dawn will deliver its first propulsion systems that can be refueled on orbit to its customers in 2…

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