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A Northrop Grumman robotic servicing satellite with two flexible arms launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9, aiming to perform satellite servicing in geosynchronous orbit over the next decade. The mission highlights growing competition in on-orbit servicing between the US and China.
The US, China, and Russia are increasing their satellite surveillance activities in geosynchronous orbit, with Russia launching a suspected inspector satellite and the US Space Force planning more reconnaissance satellites.