{"id":122693,"date":"2025-08-06T04:28:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/122693\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T04:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:28:10","slug":"space-command-chief-calls-for-orbital-gas-stations-as-china-tests-satellite-refueling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/122693\/","title":{"rendered":"Space Command chief calls for orbital gas stations as China tests satellite refueling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HUNTSVILLE, Ala. \u2014 The head of U.S. Space Command is pushing for a fundamental shift in how America thinks about its satellites, arguing that the military&#8217;s orbital assets need the same robust logistics support that keeps jets flying and ships sailing \u2014 a call that comes as <a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/chinese-spacecraft-prepare-for-orbital-refueling-test-as-us-surveillance-sats-lurk-nearby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China is seeking to demonstrate <\/a>its own in-space refueling capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>To continue reading this article:<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Register now and get<br \/><strong>3 free articles every month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\">You\u2019ll also receive our weekly <strong>SpaceNews This Week<\/strong> newsletter every Friday. 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