Many of the communication satellites in orbit are still in perfect condition, but are about to run out of fuel. Very costly, but there’s nothing one can do about it – until now. If a rescue mission proposal from a European industrial group proves a success, the satellites’ lifespan may be prolonged to the time the technology is out of date.
Read the entire articleThe “space tug” SMART-OLEV – Prolong the satellites’ lifespan
01.01.2008
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Many of the communication satellites in orbit are still in perfect condition, but are about to run out of fuel. Very costly, but there’s nothing one can do about it – until now. If a rescue mission proposal from a European industrial group proves a success, the satellites’ lifespan may be prolonged to the time the technology is out of date.