Life Extension
Keeping satellites operational via external means (e.g. through servicing vehicle)
Child applications
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Relocation
One-off adjustment of a satellite's orbit (e.g. inclination change)
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AOCS Takeover
Ongoing management of a satellite's orbit and attitude (i.e. stationkeeping)
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Refuelling
Refuelling a prepared satellite
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Repair
In-orbit restoration of a faulty satellite to its nominal operational state, including replacement of subsystems
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Upgrade
Physical In-orbit improvements to a satellite's performance or functionality
Organisations operating in this area
| Name | Type | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus [DE] | Private sector | Germany |
| Astroscale [JP] | Private sector | Japan |
| Astroscale [US] | Private sector | USA |
| Atomos | Private sector | USA |
| ClearSpace [UK] | Private sector | UK |
| DARPA | Defence | USA |
| D-Orbit [UK] | Private sector | UK |
| GMV [ES] | Private sector | Spain |
| Instituto Italiano di Tecnologia | Research | Italy |
| Kinetik Space | Private sector | Germany |
| Kurs Orbital | Private sector | Italy |
| LĂșnasa Space | Private sector | UK |
| Maxar | Private sector | USA |
| Nanoracks | Private sector | USA |
| NASA | Public sector | USA |
| Northrop Grumman | Private sector | USA |
| Orbital ATK | Private sector | USA |
| Sener | Private sector | Spain |
| Space Application Services | Private sector | Belgium |
| Space Forge | Private sector | UK |
| Starfish Space | Private sector | USA |
| Telespazio | Private sector | France |
| Thales Alenia Space [IT] | Private sector | Italy |
| U.S. Naval Research Laboratory | Defence | USA |
