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Mission Robotic Vehicle To Revolutionize Geosynchronous Orbit Operations
A new robotic servicing satellite, the Mission Robotic Vehicle, has launched into geosynchronous orbit, marking a major milestone in the development of on-orbit servicing capabilities. The MRV, built by Northrop Grumman, features two flexible robotic arms and is designed to provide inspection, upgrade, and repair services to satellites in geosynchronous orbit. The satellite is the result of a public-private partnership between Northrop Grumman and the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), as reported by Ars Technica.