Swappable Modular Propulsion for Small Satellites
The Air Force Research Laboratory is exploring modular propulsion for small satellites. Watch this video to see how AFRL works to establish a standardized interface between a satellite bus and a modular propulsion unit — with the aim of demonstrating the concept on orbit within a few years.
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