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NORTHROP GRUMMAN'S PRM SELECTED AS FIRST PREFERRED REFUELING SOLUTION INTERFACE STANDARD FOR SSC

The company is collaborating with SSC, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and other customers to develop in-space refueling technologies for the nation’s space-based assets.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN'S PRM SELECTED AS FIRST PREFERRED REFUELING SOLUTION INTERFACE STANDARD FOR SSC
Northrop Grumman’s GAS-T design will leverage an ESPAStar-D satellite platform to add fuel and extend the life of in-orbit assets. (Image Credit: Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Passive Refueling Module (PRM) has been selected as the first preferred refuelling solution interface standard for use across SSC satellites.
  • Northrop Grumman’s PRM was selected based on the maturity and technical viability of its design.
  • Future satellites could be designed with an interface like the PRM to receive fuel while in space. SSC contracted with Northrop Grumman to fly the PRM on an operational mission.
  • SSC and DIU jointly funded Northrop Grumman’s commercial in-space servicing subsidiary, SpaceLogistics, to integrate and fly the PRM on the company’s Mission Robotic Vehicle.
  • SSC awarded Northrop Grumman the Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker (GAS-T) contract to begin development of a refuelling tanker and associated technologies to deliver fuel in space.
To maintain U.S leadership in space, Northrop Grumman continues rapid development of technologies to deploy the capability to refuel space-based assets. Northrop Grumman has unparalleled expertise in Rendezvous and Proximity Operations and leads the industry in on-orbit life-extension with more than six years’ experience servicing satellites in orbit.

The refuelling interface system Northrop Grumman is developing includes elements to successfully dock and transfer fuel, as well as a refuelling payload that handles fuel transfer. These developments follow years of work by Northrop Grumman across additional government contracts and internal investments to mature all elements of key refuelling technology and mission architecture. Numerous successful design reviews and rigorous test campaigns have been accomplished.

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