It is common practice for seafaring ships to be tugged into and out of port by specialized boats, as their captains need to navigate narrow and treacherous passageways without damaging their vessels. This practice, which has been around for eons on our planet, will soon expand to space as well.
The idea of moving satellites, space telescopes, and other pieces of orbital equipment from here to there using a dedicated ship is not new, but t… (continue reading…)
