T+151: Northrop Grumman, Satellite Servicing, and DARPA’s RSGS

After a tumultuous past few years, DARPA has selected a new partner for RSGS. It is none other than Northrop Grumman, who has found early success with their satellite servicing ventures.

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Topics

• MEV-1 Docks with Intelsat 901 - Main Engine Cut Off
• Maxar/SSL Cancels DARPA RSGS Satellite Servicing Agreement - Main Engine Cut Off
• DARPA picks Northrop Grumman as its commercial partner for satellite servicing program - SpaceNews.com
• Northrop Grumman’s Wholly Owned Subsidiary, SpaceLogistics, Selected by DARPA as Commercial Partner for Robotic Servicing Mission | Northrop Grumman
• Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes Historic First Docking of Mission Extension Vehicle with Intelsat 901 Satellite | Northrop Grumman
• Episode T+93: NASA Goddard and Restore-L - Main Engine Cut Off

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