SpaceX launches Northrop’s robotic spacecraft to extend satellites without refueling
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SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle on July 21, 2026, a spacecraft designed to extend aging satellites' lives by installing propulsion pods rather than refueling them. Unlike previous models, MRV can service multiple satellites, starting with units purchased by Intelsat and Australia's Optus, potentially adding six years of operational life each.
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