SpaceNews : Space Command chief calls for orbital gas stations as China tests satellite refueling

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The head of U.S. Space Command is pushing for a fundamental shift in how America thinks about its satellites, arguing that the military’s orbital assets need the same robust logistics support that keeps jets flying and ships sailing — a call that comes as China is seeking to demonstrate its own in-space refueling capabilities.

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