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fromWIRED
1 month ago

China Has Attempted What Might Be the First-Ever Orbital Refueling of a Satellite

Two Chinese satellites, SJ-21 and SJ-25, have docked in geosynchronous orbit, indicating the first attempt at orbital refueling.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

China jumps ahead in the race to achieve a new kind of reuse in space

SJ-21 and SJ-25 satellites merged in geosynchronous orbit, marking a potential milestone in orbital refueling technology.
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