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Space Systems Command Selects Northrop Grumman For Space Refueling Standard And Tanker

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, January 29th, 2024

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Space Systems Command Selects Northrop Grumman For Space Refueling Standard And Tanker

Northrop Grumman’s GAS-T design will leverage an ESPAStar-D satellite platform to add fuel and extend the life of in-orbit assets. (Image Credit: Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Monday said its Passive Refueling Module (PRM) has been selected by Space Systems Command (SSC) as the first refueling interface standard to refuel satellites in space to prolong their lives and continue to conduct operations dynamically. The PRM has completed a critical design review level of maturity and is now preparing for a test campaign to become qualified, the company said. SSC first awarded Northrop Grumman work on the PRM in 2021. Northrop Grumman said its…

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