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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Debuts Robotic Satellite Servicing to Extend GEO Lifespans

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 carrying Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle and three Mission Extension Pods to geosynchronous transfer orbit to test a scalable satellite servicing approach. After docking, MRV will use robotic arms to install pods on customer satellites (Intelsat and Optus) to provide propulsion and attitude control, extending their operational life by about six years per pod. This builds on Northrop’s MEV missions and DARPA’s RSGS origins, with potential future access for the U.S. Space Force as a commercial resource.

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#geostationary-orbit #mrv #satellite-servicing

space3 months ago•74 min saved

DARPA gears up for in-space satellite servicing in geosynchronous orbit

DARPA’s Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program is moving toward its first flight, featuring a dexterous on‑orbit servicing suite and a Mission Robotic Vehicle to refuel, inspect, upgrade, and relocate GEO satellites. The effort involves NASA and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, with SpaceLogistics’ vehicle backing the mission; launch could occur as soon as this summer, followed by ~10 months to GEO and first operations in 2027, signaling a shift toward sustainable, upgradable space assets amid a growing servicing sector.

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#darpa #geosynchronous-orbit #rsgs