Low Earth Orbit Fuel Processing and Refueling Station

The Low Earth Orbit Fuel Processing and Refueling Station mission seeks out to demonstrate a proof of concept approach to refueling customer space craft both in orbit around Earth, and in preparation for travel into cislunar space and beyond. This project will cover the first four out of five mission phases.

PHASE ONE

Extraction Operations

Proof of Concept of Extraction Operations:

Utilizing the asteroid rock returned by the NASA ARM Mission, demonstrate that water ice can be successfully extracted and returned to an orbiting station.

PHASE TWO

Acquisition of a Space Storage and Refueling Platform

Acquire rights to utilize the International Space Station platform for use as the basis of a fuel resupply depot after its scheduled deactivation in 2024 through purchase or contracted use from the associated countries.

PHASE THREE

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Modification of ISS

Modification of Refueling and Fuel Storage Platform

Perform needed modifications to the ISS platform, adding necessary equipment for fuel processing and distribution as well as additional modulus for fuel storage.

PHASE FOUR

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Refueling Demonstration

Proof of Concept Demonstration of Refueling Operations

Conduct mission with use of customer spacecraft to demonstrate feasibility of refueling capabilities and procedures