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NASA Tests New Refueling Device

Updated 2026-06-26 19:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

NASA is testing a new refuel device for future in-space refueling missions. This technology aims to support deep space exploration by enabling spacecraft to refuel in Earth orbit.

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For NASA’s next generation of deep space exploration missions, spacecraft may need to refuel in Earth orbit before pushing farther into the solar system. Similar to how a gas pump needs a nozzle to fit your fuel tank, future spacecraft could require a special device in order to fill up prior to depa
2026-06-26 18:44 UTC
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