TECHNOLOGYJul 21 · 18:37 UTCWSVN MIAMIKevin Boulandier

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral to serve as orbital mechanic

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral to serve as an orbital mechanic. Equipped with robotic arms, it will inspect, repair, and install life-extending jetpacks on older satellites, enabling them to operate for up to eight additional years.

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