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Lockheed Martin Touts Success Of Satellite Maneuvering For On-Orbit Services

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Lockheed Martin Touts Success Of Satellite Maneuvering For On-Orbit Services
Lockheed Martin’s In-Space Upgrade Satellite System showcased several new capabilities that include close proximity maneuvers and on-orbit servicing techniques. Image: Lockheed Martin

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Following the launch of two small satellites last fall, Lockheed Martin [LMT] in relatively short order demonstrated its ability to maneuver the satellites closer together for future on-orbit servicing to sustain spacecraft and even upgrade them in space, the company said Monday. Under the self-funded Lockheed Martin In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS) technology demonstration, two LM 50 cubesats were launched on Nov. 1, 2022 for the on-orbit servicing demonstration aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket as a…

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