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China appears to have pulled off not only the first satellite-to-satellite refuelling in geosynchronous orbit, but also the “largest single manoeuvre” ever seen in that orbit, according to a former US Space Command official.
The two spacecraft – the Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 – have been docked some 36,000km (22,370 miles) above Earth since early July…
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China pulled off high-orbit refuelling and may beat US to moon, ex-officials say
Larisa Pingree
20:23
China appears to have pulled off not only the first satellite-to-satellite refuelling in geosynchronous orbit, but also the “largest single manoeuvre” ever seen in that orbit, according to a former US Space Command official. The two spacecraft – the Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 – have been docked some 36,000km (22,370 miles) above Earth since early July…
