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Northrop Grumman eyes 2026 launch of robot-armed satellite servicer

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Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary is eyeing a 2026 launch for its next-generation satellite servicing vehicle.

The Mission Robotic Vehicle ( MRV ) aims to extend the lifespan of satellites in geostationary orbit.

The arms were developed under a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency contract.

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