On-orbit operations and services
Funds a dual-use demonstrator for satellites that can inspect, repair, maintain or deorbit other military satellites in space.
On-orbit operations and services is a European Defence Fund (EDF) 'spin-in' Development Action that funds a dual-use demonstrator for satellites that can inspect, repair, maintain or deorbit other military satellites in space, building on relevant EU civilian space R&D rather than starting from zero and targeting technology readiness level 6, ready for in-orbit demonstration. This topic requires p…
This topic wants a 'dual-use by design' demonstrator of the systems, sub-systems and key technologies needed for on-orbit operations and services — inspecting, repairing, updating, maintaining or deorbiting military satellites — building on relevant EU civilian space R&D rather than starting from zero. It targets technology readiness level 6, ready for in-orbit demonstration.
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