NASA is Shutting Down Maxar's $2 billion On-Orbit Refueling Project; Here's How Titans Spaceplanes Can Solve this Problem
Neal Lachman
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CNBC 's Michael Sheetz just reported that NASA is shutting down its $2 billion satellite refueling project after contractor Maxar is criticized for poor performance.
NASA recently terminated the ambitious OSAM-1 satellite refueling project, led by Maxar Technologies, due to technical complexities and cost overruns. This highlights the persistent challenges of in-orbit servicing and the critical need for innovative solutions to maintain the long-term sustainability of space-based assets. The potential for extending the operational lifespan of valuable satellites and reducing mission costs makes developing robust on-orbit refueling capabilities imperative.
This is where the concept of the Titans Spaceplane enters the picture, promising a more efficient and adaptable approach to on-orbit refueling.
As described in my recent LinkedIn article, "Cleaning the Celestial Junkyard: Titans Spaceplane and the Future of Space Debris Removal", this versatile spaceplane offers several key advantages over traditional satellite refueling methods:
The shutdown of NASA's OSAM-1 project underscores the difficulty inherent in developing new space technologies. The Titans Spaceplane concept, however, suggests a more adaptable and multifaceted path to achieving the vital goal of on-orbit refueling. It has the potential to optimize missions by targeting multiple satellites while simultaneously reducing space debris, ultimately contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable orbital environment.
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