Robots Extend Satellite Lifespan in Space | Hattiesburg News

A new two-armed robot just blasted into space on a private mission, tasked with attaching jetpacks to aging satellites to extend their lifespans and save millions. This isn’t an isolated effort—another three-armed spacecraft is already en route to rescue NASA’s Swift Observatory from a fiery re-entry. The robot, called MRV, will spend a year positioning itself 22,000 miles above Earth, then use its 10-foot arms to power up three satellites with washing-machine-sized boosters. Northrop Grumman, behind MRV, envisions a future where these robots not only repair and relocate satellites but also clear out space junk. Meanwhile, another company races to complete its own satellite-saving tech before it can save Swift from disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9d05826546a0203