Northrop’s MEV Docks With Active Intelsat Satellite To Extend Its Life

Graham Warwick April 13, 2021
Image of Intelsat 10-02 taken by Northrop Grumman’s MEV-2 during the docking approach in geosynchronous orbit.
Credit: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is beginning to seek new customers for its Mission Extension Vehicle after achieving a second successful docking in geostationary orbit, this time with a commercial communications satellite that was actively serving customers. Launched in August 2020, the second Mission Extension...
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