Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ASTROLIFT (Autonomous Spacecraft Technology for Repair Operations, Lifespan Improvement and Flight Testing)

Nowadays, satellites cannot be serviced or repaired in-space. Satellites have a defined lifespan (e.g. 10-15 years for GEO telecommunication satellites) typically limited by onboard fuel and the health of different components. Based on estimations, over the last 20 years an...