Description: This project advanced satellite servicing and in space platform propellant replenishment capabilities by developing the capability to transfer xenon in space from a servicer or tanker to an active, operational satellite. The incremental addition of xenon transfer to existing robotic refueling payload opens new refueling opportunities. The project demonstrated that in-space xenon transfer can be performed reliably.

Benefits:

Demonstratiing Xenon transfer technology expands the available suite of inspection, repair, refueling and in-space augmentation capabilities. These capabilities ultimately improves humankind's ability to increase the performance and efficiency of LEO and GEO satellites and further entices
manufactures to transform new satellites into serviceable, sustainable assets.