The U.S. government has a vested interest in commercial satellite servicers, such as the recently launched Mission Robotic Vehicle.
Credit: U.S. Navy
Commercial satellite servicing appears to be on the cusp of entering a new phase in which on-orbit refueling and maintenance can keep spacecraft operating for years longer than originally planned. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral SFS July 21 carrying the first spacecraft...
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