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MilestoneApr 17, 2026

BAE Unveils Maneuverable, Refuelable Satellite for 2027 Delivery

BAE Unveils Maneuverable, Refuelable Satellite for 2027 Delivery
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BAE Systems unveiled a new high-thrust, maneuverable, refuelable satellite designed to support dynamic space operations.

—BAE Systems unveiled a new high-thrust, refuelable satellite designed to support dynamic space operations–a demand company officials say is coming not only from the Space Force, but from commercial and civil customers as well.

The satellite, called Ascent, is part of BAE's "Elevation" line of small spacecraft designed to operate in a range of orbits and carry payloads of varying sizes.

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