HOTDOCK Refuel Configuration Ready for Testing — A Major Milestone Achieved
Space Applications Services is proud to announce the successful integration of the HOTDOCK device in its SCHUMANN refuel configuration. This marks a significant milestone as the first integrated unit featuring the updated flight design.
The system is now ready to begin internal functional and performance testing. Once validated, HOTDOCK will be delivered to ArianeGroup for integration into the RTa refuel tank module. This will be followed by comprehensive functional and environmental testing as part of the refueling demonstration mission.
This achievement highlights Space Applications Services’ continued leadership in robotic refueling technologies for future in-space servicing missions.
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programme under Grant Agreement number 101082449