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DARPA's Repair Robot Aims to Turn Geosynchronous Orbit Into a Second-Life Marketplace

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is preparing to launch a robotic satellite next summer capable of refueling, inspecting, and replacing components on geosynchronous satellites worth hundreds of millions of dollars each. The mission represents the first operational demonstration of on-orbit servicing in the band of space where most communications
26 May 2026 2 min read
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DARPA's Robotic Servicer Targets Geosynchronous Orbit for First Satellite Repair Mission

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is preparing to launch a robotic spacecraft this summer designed to inspect, refuel, and repair aging satellites in geosynchronous orbit, 22,000 miles above Earth. If successful, the mission will demonstrate the feasibility of extending the operational lives of multibillion-dollar communications and weather satellites
26 May 2026 2 min read
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