SpaceLogistics is introducing the MRV as a flexible solution in the space-servicing industry, offering services such as satellite repair, repositioning, and debris removal. Scheduled for launch in 2026, Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) is equipped with robotic arms developed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. The MRV aims to extend the lifespan of satellites in geostationary orbit, located over 22,500 miles above Earth. The NRL completed crucial thermal vacuum testing of the robotic arms in November and they are now at Northrop’s satellite integration facility in Virginia. The MRV services have already attracted three customers, including two satellites from Intelsat and one from Optus. The Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) provided by the MRV can add approximately six years of operational life to aging satellites. With the robotic arms, the MRV can perform detailed inspections, repairs, and satellite relocations, positioning itself as a versatile solution in the space-servicing market.

Person: Bruce Danly
Company Names: SpaceLogistics, Northrop Grumman, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Intelsat, Optus
Titles: Mission Robotic Vehicle, Mission Extension Pods, Mission Extension Vehicles, Space Sustainability Rating

Disclaimer: This article has been auto-generated from a syndicated RSS feed and has not been edited by Vitrina staff. It is provided solely for informational purposes on a non-commercial basis