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Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites - Phys.org
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Marcia Dunn
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Northrop Grumman has launched a robotic mission designed to extend the operational life of aging communication satellites in geosynchronous orbit. The mission utilizes a specialized vehicle to attach jetpacks to satellites, allowing them to continue functioning for several additional years.
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