Falcon 9

NASA22 July at 18:04 UTC

Robotic Servicing Mission Launches with NASA Support

Following its liftoff from Cape Canaveral on July 21 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) hosting the NASA-supported Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload is now en route to geosynchronous Earth orbit, where it will use its advanced robotics to service spacecraft. RSGS leverages in-space robotics expertise from NASA, […]

Space Scout22 July at 16:19 UTC

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 (MEPs).

SpaceNews21 July at 21:26 UTC

SpaceX launches Northrop mission to extend the life of aging satellites

DARPA-backed vehicle will install propulsion pods on three commercial satellites in geostationary orbit The post SpaceX launches Northrop mission to extend the life of aging satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASASpaceflight21 July at 18:30 UTC

Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to launch the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) mission from Florida… The post Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Spaceflight Now21 July at 11:46 UTC

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch novel geosynchronous robotic servicing satellite on decade-long mission

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle features the Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and DARPA. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a four-hour window that opens at 5:15 p.m. EDT (2115 UTC).

NASASpaceflight20 July at 20:53 UTC

Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Starship, and Chinese rockets scheduled to launch

After last week’s aborted Starship Flight 13 launch, SpaceX is scheduling a new attempt as… The post Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Starship, and Chinese rockets scheduled to launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.