Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics has announced the sale of its third Mission Extension Pod (MEP), a propulsion system that extends the lifespan of legacy satellites, allowing them to operate longer and more profitably. The MEP will be installed on an Intelsat communications satellite in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) by SpaceLogistics’ Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), a servicing spacecraft equipped with robotic arms. The installation will extend the satellite’s life by at least six years. This sale completes the launch manifest for the first tranche of MEPs and underscores the demand for SpaceLogistics’ services. The MRV and MEP are proceeding through build, integration, and testing ahead of a planned launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 in early 2025.
