Congrats to SpaceLogistics and Intelsat for the successful completion of the first commercial satellite life extension mission!
2 private satellites undock after pioneering life-extension mission
Northrop Grumman’s MEV-1 completes its five-year mission with IS-901, marking a milestone in commercial satellite servicing.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Congrats to SpaceLogistics and Intelsat for the successful completion of the first commercial satellite life extension mission!
The 3,000 kg spacecraft, which will be operated by Northrop Grumman subsidiary SpaceLogistics, is designed to attach up to 30 MEPs (Mission Extension Pods) to satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit over the course of its life. Three MEPs will be launched together with MRV-1.
July 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
The 3,000 kg spacecraft, which will be operated by Northrop Grumman subsidiary SpaceLogistics, is designed to attach up to 30 MEPs (Mission Extension Pods) to satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit over the course of its life. Three MEPs will be launched together with MRV-1.
🛰️ Le satellite MRV-1 (Mission Robotic Vehicle) de SpaceLogistics de Northrop Grumman (📷), a terminé ses tests.
Lancé en juillet dernier, il devrait commencer sa mission de prolongation de vie d'autres satellites en orbite géostationnaire (rehausse orbite par exemple)
Lancé en juillet dernier, il devrait commencer sa mission de prolongation de vie d'autres satellites en orbite géostationnaire (rehausse orbite par exemple)
September 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
🛰️ Le satellite MRV-1 (Mission Robotic Vehicle) de SpaceLogistics de Northrop Grumman (📷), a terminé ses tests.
Lancé en juillet dernier, il devrait commencer sa mission de prolongation de vie d'autres satellites en orbite géostationnaire (rehausse orbite par exemple)
Lancé en juillet dernier, il devrait commencer sa mission de prolongation de vie d'autres satellites en orbite géostationnaire (rehausse orbite par exemple)
After 2 years of delays, the Mission Robotic Vehicle from Northrop Grumman's SpaceLogistics is ready for launch on Falcon 9 this summer! It'll launch with 3 Mission Extension Pods, which it'll attach on 2 Intelsat/SES sats & 1 Optus sat. It'll also attach a payload to a USSF sat.
May 20, 2026 at 9:33 PM
After 2 years of delays, the Mission Robotic Vehicle from Northrop Grumman's SpaceLogistics is ready for launch on Falcon 9 this summer! It'll launch with 3 Mission Extension Pods, which it'll attach on 2 Intelsat/SES sats & 1 Optus sat. It'll also attach a payload to a USSF sat.
Who decided it's Grabby Satellite Summer? This is a theme we were not prepared for.
With India's Cosmoserve Space launching the Embrace mission, Katalyst Space launching the LINK Swift Reboost Mission, & SpaceLogistics/Northrop Grumman launching the Mission Robotic Vehicle-1, orbit is grabby grabby
With India's Cosmoserve Space launching the Embrace mission, Katalyst Space launching the LINK Swift Reboost Mission, & SpaceLogistics/Northrop Grumman launching the Mission Robotic Vehicle-1, orbit is grabby grabby
July 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Who decided it's Grabby Satellite Summer? This is a theme we were not prepared for.
With India's Cosmoserve Space launching the Embrace mission, Katalyst Space launching the LINK Swift Reboost Mission, & SpaceLogistics/Northrop Grumman launching the Mission Robotic Vehicle-1, orbit is grabby grabby
With India's Cosmoserve Space launching the Embrace mission, Katalyst Space launching the LINK Swift Reboost Mission, & SpaceLogistics/Northrop Grumman launching the Mission Robotic Vehicle-1, orbit is grabby grabby
Via #NorthropGrumman - Press Release: Northrop Grumman Successfully Integrates Spacecraft for Next-Generation Space Robotic Servicing System - news.northropgrumman.com/spacecraft/N...
Northrop Grumman Successfully Integrates Spacecraft for Next-Generation Space Robotic Servicing System
DULLES, Va. – June 5, 2025 – Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics LLC has integrated a robotics payload onto its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) spacecraft bus, achieving another milestone for ...
news.northropgrumman.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Via #NorthropGrumman - Press Release: Northrop Grumman Successfully Integrates Spacecraft for Next-Generation Space Robotic Servicing System - news.northropgrumman.com/spacecraft/N...
Big deliveries are coming! 📦 This fall and winter, the ISS will receive thousands of pounds of supplies, including new Roll Out Solar Arrays via SpaceX CRS-35 and a massive 11,000 lb delivery from Northrop Grumman’s CRS-25. #SpaceLogistics #SolarPower #ISS
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May 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Big deliveries are coming! 📦 This fall and winter, the ISS will receive thousands of pounds of supplies, including new Roll Out Solar Arrays via SpaceX CRS-35 and a massive 11,000 lb delivery from Northrop Grumman’s CRS-25. #SpaceLogistics #SolarPower #ISS
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“Pompe à essence en orbite” : une image choc pour parler des futurs systèmes de ravitaillement spatial et des défis du programme lunaire américain. sciencepost.fr/une-pompe-a-...
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #NASA #Artemis #SpaceLogistics
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #NASA #Artemis #SpaceLogistics
Une
Le rêve américain de fouler à nouveau le sol lunaire est en train de se transformer en un véritable cauchemar logistique.
sciencepost.fr
May 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
“Pompe à essence en orbite” : une image choc pour parler des futurs systèmes de ravitaillement spatial et des défis du programme lunaire américain. sciencepost.fr/une-pompe-a-...
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #NASA #Artemis #SpaceLogistics
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #NASA #Artemis #SpaceLogistics
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has contracted Guangzhou Shipyard International to build a wind-assisted rocket carrier that will haul #Avio #VegaC launch vehicles to the #GuianaSpaceCentre, marking a strategic expansion of European #spacelogistics. #maritime #shipbuilding #windassistedpropulsion
MN Taps Guangzhou Shipyard for Wind-Assisted RoRo to Haul Avio’s Vega-C Rockets to Kourou
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has contracted Guangzhou Shipyard International to build a wind-assisted rocket carrier that will haul #Avio #VegaC launch vehicles to the #GuianaSpaceCentre, marking a strategic expansion of European #spacelogistics. #maritime #shipbuilding #windassistedpropulsion
breakbulk.news
September 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Compagnie Maritime Nantaise has contracted Guangzhou Shipyard International to build a wind-assisted rocket carrier that will haul #Avio #VegaC launch vehicles to the #GuianaSpaceCentre, marking a strategic expansion of European #spacelogistics. #maritime #shipbuilding #windassistedpropulsion
Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle is on its way to service satellites in Geostationary orbit. Read more from Scarlet:
www.spacescout.info/2026/07/nort...
www.spacescout.info/2026/07/nort...
Northrop Launches Evolved Satellite Servicing Spacecraft
SpaceLogistics, a Northrop subsidiary, aims to expand the company’s private capabilities and commercial offerings with their newly launched Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and Mission Extension Pods …
www.spacescout.info
July 22, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle is on its way to service satellites in Geostationary orbit. Read more from Scarlet:
www.spacescout.info/2026/07/nort...
www.spacescout.info/2026/07/nort...
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). SpaceX Stats.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). SpaceX Stats.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Fairing Separation Pics.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Fairing Separation Pics.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Second Stage Deorbit.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 7:19 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Second Stage Deorbit.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). More MECO - Stage Separation Pics.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 9:22 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). More MECO - Stage Separation Pics.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Booster 1069-32 Stats.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Booster 1069-32 Stats.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). SECO - 2 Nominal Orbit Pics.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 9:55 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). SECO - 2 Nominal Orbit Pics.. 7/21/2026
SpaceX @SpaceX
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Deployment of all MRV-MEP payloads confirmed.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Deployment of all MRV-MEP payloads confirmed.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 10:39 PM
SpaceX @SpaceX
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Deployment of all MRV-MEP payloads confirmed.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Deployment of all MRV-MEP payloads confirmed.. 7/21/2026
rykllan @_rykllan
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). #Falcon9 fairing halves of MRV-1.. 7/24/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). #Falcon9 fairing halves of MRV-1.. 7/24/2026
July 24, 2026 at 9:32 AM
rykllan @_rykllan
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). #Falcon9 fairing halves of MRV-1.. 7/24/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). #Falcon9 fairing halves of MRV-1.. 7/24/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Hazard Map - Booster 1069-32 will be expended.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 7:19 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Hazard Map - Booster 1069-32 will be expended.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Planned booster B1069.32 recovery will be expended. with estimated fairing recovery 1021.93 km downrange.. 7/21/2026
July 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Planned booster B1069.32 recovery will be expended. with estimated fairing recovery 1021.93 km downrange.. 7/21/2026
SpaceX @SpaceX
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Liftoff! 7/21/2026
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SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Liftoff! 7/21/2026
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SpaceX (@SpaceX) on X
Liftoff!
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July 21, 2026 at 9:28 PM
SpaceX @SpaceX
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Liftoff! 7/21/2026
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SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Liftoff! 7/21/2026
x.com/SpaceX/statu...
SpaceX @SpaceX
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Falcon 9 launches the @northropgrumman MRV-MEP mission to orbit from Florida.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Falcon 9 launches the @northropgrumman MRV-MEP mission to orbit from Florida.. 7/21/2026
July 22, 2026 at 1:59 AM
SpaceX @SpaceX
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Falcon 9 launches the @northropgrumman MRV-MEP mission to orbit from Florida.. 7/21/2026
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Falcon 9 launches the @northropgrumman MRV-MEP mission to orbit from Florida.. 7/21/2026
将来は衛星の修理も！？ 2025年打ち上げ予定の宇宙機「MRV」に搭載される2本のロボットアーム
sorae.info/space/202411...
MRVの登場は人工衛星の運用が大きく変わるきっかけのひとつになるかもしれません。MRVは電気推進とドッキング機構を備えた小さな宇宙機「MEP」と連携し衛星の寿命延長を行います
sorae.info/space/202411...
MRVの登場は人工衛星の運用が大きく変わるきっかけのひとつになるかもしれません。MRVは電気推進とドッキング機構を備えた小さな宇宙機「MEP」と連携し衛星の寿命延長を行います
将来は衛星の修理も！？ 2025年打ち上げ予定の宇宙機「MRV」に搭載される2本のロボットアーム - sorae 宇宙へのポータルサイト
こちらはNorthrop Grumman（ノースロップ・グラマン）傘下のSpaceLogistics（スペース・ロジスティクス）が打ち上げを予定している宇宙機「Mission Robotic
sorae.info
November 15, 2024 at 12:41 PM
将来は衛星の修理も！？ 2025年打ち上げ予定の宇宙機「MRV」に搭載される2本のロボットアーム
sorae.info/space/202411...
MRVの登場は人工衛星の運用が大きく変わるきっかけのひとつになるかもしれません。MRVは電気推進とドッキング機構を備えた小さな宇宙機「MEP」と連携し衛星の寿命延長を行います
sorae.info/space/202411...
MRVの登場は人工衛星の運用が大きく変わるきっかけのひとつになるかもしれません。MRVは電気推進とドッキング機構を備えた小さな宇宙機「MEP」と連携し衛星の寿命延長を行います
La Russie aurait lancé une fusée Soyouz-2.1a depuis Baïkonour pour placer le cargo Progress MS-34 vers l’ISS, transportant environ 2,5 tonnes de ravitaillement www.vietnam.vn/fr/nga-phong...
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #ISS #Soyuz #ProgressMS34 #Roscosmos #LEO #SpaceLogistics
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #ISS #Soyuz #ProgressMS34 #Roscosmos #LEO #SpaceLogistics
La Russie a lancé une fusée Soyouz-2.1a transportant le vaisseau cargo Progress MS-34 vers l'ISS.
Il s'agit du huitième lancement spatial russe cette année, et du troisième depuis Baïkonour ; le vaisseau cargo Progress MS-34 effectuera 33 orbites autour de la Terre et s'amarrera à la Station spati...
www.vietnam.vn
April 26, 2026 at 8:55 AM
La Russie aurait lancé une fusée Soyouz-2.1a depuis Baïkonour pour placer le cargo Progress MS-34 vers l’ISS, transportant environ 2,5 tonnes de ravitaillement www.vietnam.vn/fr/nga-phong...
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #ISS #Soyuz #ProgressMS34 #Roscosmos #LEO #SpaceLogistics
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #ISS #Soyuz #ProgressMS34 #Roscosmos #LEO #SpaceLogistics
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Upcoming Events Continued.. 7/21/2026
00:55:34 Second Mission Extension Pod deploys
01:05:34 Third Mission Extension Pod deploys
00:55:34 Second Mission Extension Pod deploys
01:05:34 Third Mission Extension Pod deploys
July 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
SpaceLogistics MRV-1/MEP-1 (×3), : CCSFS SLC-40 : 21 July 2026 (21:15:00 UTC). Upcoming Events Continued.. 7/21/2026
00:55:34 Second Mission Extension Pod deploys
01:05:34 Third Mission Extension Pod deploys
00:55:34 Second Mission Extension Pod deploys
01:05:34 Third Mission Extension Pod deploys