AFRL Explores Swappable Modular Propulsion For Small Satellites

The Air Force Research Laboratory is exploring modular propulsion for small satellites, with the aim of demonstrating the concept on orbit within a few years.
The research laboratory intends to establish a standardized interface between a satellite bus and a modular propulsion unit. AFRL envisions that a standardized interface would allow different propulsion products to be integrated more easily into a satellite bus, speeding up upgrades and giving innovative new entrants to the industry the ability to connect their propulsion to satellites.
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[@ThatTechGuy123]

Great presentation! Looking forward to more videos from you all at AFRL!

[@waynesworldofsci-tech]

This is technology that we really need. Both for keeping operational satellites fuelled, but also to deorbit dead ones.

[@bernardli9514]

Whoever made the background music is definitely a Star Wars fan.