China Designs Spacecraft To Extend Lifespan Of Satellites

Chinese scientists are designing a new type of spacecraft that can move a de-orbiting satellite back into its intended orbit, thus extending its period of service, media reports said on Monday. Engineers from the China Academy of Space Technology are conducting research and development on the proposed spacecraft, which would help bring satellites that have run short on fuel or experienced technical problems, back to their designed trajectories, Xinhua news agency reported. More

(Source: NDTV - Aug 14)