The Space Hour

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Tow trucks in space gets a step closer to reality

OCT 5, 202614 MIN

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Getting spacecraft to orbit is only part of the challenge. Once satellites are up there, they can need repairs, relocation or eventual removal—and there’s no tow truck in space. A new government-backed effort aims to demonstrate technology that could help move and service spacecraft in orbit, while also helping keep space accessible as the number of objects in orbit continues to grow. To find out more, we welcomed back to the program Troy Morris, co-founder and CEO of Kall Morris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.