The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

On-Orbit Satellite Fuel Sale Agreement Signed

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Tom Patton
Sep 05, 2022
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Refueling service provider Orbit Fab and Astroscale U.S. have signed an on-orbit satellite fuel sale commercial agreement. Under the agreement, Orbit Fab will refuel Astroscale’s Life Extension In-Orbit (LEXI) Servicer in geostationary orbit. LEXI is the first satellite designed to be refueled.

"This take-or-pay contract is the first of its kind for the …

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