ChinaZhōngguó中国Hukeda-2 (Chinese experimental satellite)Hǔkèdá èr hào虎克达二号satellitewèixīng卫星in orbitzài guǐ在轨successfullychénggōng成功to completewánchéng完成first-evershǒucì首次fuel resupply / refuelingrányào bǔjǐ燃料补给experiment / testshíyàn实验。
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Science & TechnologyChina Hukeda-2 Satellite Completes First In-Orbit Refueling Test With Robotic Arm
On March 24, China Hukeda-2 experimental satellite successfully completed its first in-orbit refueling test using a flexible robotic arm inspired by octopus tentacles.
On March 24, China's Hukeda-2 experimental satellite successfully completed its first in-orbit fuel resupply test. The satellite was launched on March 16 by the Kuaizhou-11 rocket. Equipped with a flexible robotic arm inspired by octopus tentacles, the satellite demonstrated agile bending capabilities. During testing, the mechanical arm successfully docked with the target interface. This technology helps extend the operational lifespan of in-orbit satellites. The satellite also carries an inflatable lightweight spherical device to assist with atmospheric reentry. This breakthrough in in-orbit refueling technology marks a new advancement in China's space service capabilities. In the future, this technology is expected to extend the in-orbit lifespan of deep-space probes and communication satellites.
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