China has accomplished the world’s first successful in – orbit satellite fuel refueling experiment.
https://x.com/szygls/status/1891403446349422732
China has accomplished the world’s first successful in – orbit satellite fuel refueling experiment.
https://x.com/szygls/status/1891403446349422732
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Is there any proof that this really happened? So far we only have animations and a Twitter/X post, but nothing else. Not even a photo or video from the satellite itself.
Boeing demonstrated fuel transfer with Orbital Express 17 years ago
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2007-08-30-Boeing-Demonstrates-Future-On-Orbit-Servicing-Capability-with-Orbital-Express
Oh, is the ISS not in orbit or not a satellite any longer? Maybe it never needs refueling for the thrusters that keep it in orbit. Very efficient