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NASA’s New Robot Will Offer Refuelling And Repairs In Space
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NASA has awarded a $127 million contract to the California-based satellite company Space Systems/Loral for giving shape to its robotic spacecraft equipped with the tools, technologies and techniques needed to service satellites currently in orbit.
During its mission, the Restore-L servicer, a free-flying mission to be launched in 2020, will rendezvous with, grasp, refuel and relocate a government-owned satellite to extend its life. Space Systems/Loral will provide spacecraft bus, critical hardware and services for the development, deployment and operations of the Restore-L mission. They also will provide related services to accomplish mission integration, test, launch and operations.
NASA believes that successful completion of this mission will demonstrate that servicing technologies are ready for incorporation into other NASA missions, including exploration and science ventures. NASA said it also plans to transfer Restore-L's technologies to commercial entities to help jumpstart a new domestic servicing industry.
With inputs from IANS
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