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EU-funded researchers develop universal satellite connector
WHY IT MATTERS
A common interface could make servicing and repairing satellites in orbit more practical and sustainable, reducing the risk of space debris and extending the life of existing satellites.
What happened
Researchers have built and tested a universal, USB-like standard for satellites, allowing different makers' equipment to connect and be repaired in orbit.
The Common Passive Interface, developed through the EU-funded SPACE USB project, demonstrates full mechanical and electrical compatibility with three established European interfaces.
This could make repair and upgrade of satellites more viable, extending their useful lives and reducing the need for costly replacements.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Making satellites easier to connect, repair and upgrade
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 18, 2026, 9:15 AM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Oct 18, 2026, 9:15 AM