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Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle, designed for satellite servicing, was launched on July 24, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft will take approximately one year to reach its operational orbit, where it will work alongside other satellites.
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Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle, designed for satellite servicing, was launched on July 24, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft will take approximately one year to reach its operational orbit, where it will work alongside other satellites.
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