Northrop Grumman launches Mission Robotic Vehicle for commercial satellite servicing in geosynchronous orbit

Northrop Grumman/Mission Extension Vehicles / Mission Robotic Vehicle

Northrop Grumman launched the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), described as the first privately owned robotic spacecraft for real-world satellite servicing in geosynchronous orbit. The MRV carries a seven-degree-of-freedom robotic arm and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) capable of life extension, inspection, repair, refueling (using the first Space Force-approved in-orbit refueling interface) and debris removal.