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Space Tow Truck Extends Satellite Lifespan | Orlando News
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SpaceX just launched a game-changing spacecraft, the Mission Robotic Vehicle, along with three fuel pods, designed to rescue aging satellites and give them a second life—think space tow truck meets mechanic. This tech could add up to eight years to a satellite’s lifespan, all while the MRV itself is built to last over a decade and even refuel. The mission also marks the retirement of Falcon 9 booster B1069, a veteran of 30+ flights, now heading for a poetic “burial at sea.” Northrop Grumman is already eyeing next-gen tools to expand this in-space servicing revolution, all aimed at keeping our critical space infrastructure running longer and stronger.
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