The Journal of Space Commerce

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Refueling Interface Design for Satellites Published by Orbit Fab

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Tom Patton
Oct 11, 2021
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Orbit Fab has released the RAFTI Open License, offering a standard refueling interface design for all satellites in LEO, GEO, and cislunar space. RAFTI stands for Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface, and the RAFTI Open License defines the mechanical, electrical, and functional specifications.

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