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Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites
A private mission by Northrop Grumman launched a robotic spacecraft to attach life-extending jetpacks to aging communication satellites in geosynchronous orbit. Another company, Katalyst Space Technologies, aims to boost NASA’s Swift Observatory to prevent its re-entry, with both efforts focusing on extending satellite lifespans and reducing replacement costs.
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