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Northrop Grumman Awarded In-Space Refueling Contracts

Northrop Grumman Awarded In-Space Refueling Contracts
Northrop Grumman's in-space refueling for Elixir is to build upon the company's work for Space Systems Command's Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker (GAS-T) design pictured here (Northrop Grumman Photo)

The United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded Northrop Grumman two in-space refueling contracts, the company said on Wednesday. "These contracts build on Northrop Grumman’s proven on-orbit satellite servicing and refueling innovation, including first-of-its-kind mission extension services that protect critical space assets in geosynchronous orbit for both U.S. government and commercial partners," the company said. "SSC awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for the Elixir refueling payload program, which will enable the Space Force to refine tactics and…

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