APS-R
The Astroscale U.S. Refueler
The Astroscale U.S. Refueler, APS-R, will lead the first-ever refueling of a United States Space Force (USSF) asset. This mission will demonstrate the ability of commercial Servicing, Mobility and Logistics providers to deliver on-orbit capabilities supporting the warfighter.
Purpose / Objective
Astroscale U.S. is accelerating Space Mobility and Logistics for the USSF with the Astroscale U.S. Refueler (APS-R), which will conduct two refueling operations of a DoD asset above geostationary orbit. Designed for maneuverability, the 300-kilogram spacecraft will carry a refillable hydrazine tank, supporting refueling for a client spacecraft and enabling an end-to-end refueling ecosystem with a client, servicer and depot in space.
