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A new robot named MRV just launched on a daring mission to revive aging satellites by attaching jetpacks that extend their lifespans—saving millions for companies like SES and Optus. Operating 22,000 miles above Earth, MRV will outfit three satellites with power-boosting “jetpacks” the size of washing machines, all while paving the way for future robotic repairs, relocations, and orbit cleanup. Backed by Northrop Grumman and U.S. military labs, this tech is part of a booming satellite servicing trend—while NASA pays Katalyst $30 million to rescue its aging Swift telescope, proving space maintenance is no longer science fiction.

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