MEV-1 (Mission Extension Vehicle)
Short answer
MEV-1 is a space tug that docks with old satellites to extend their life. It was the first craft to service another in high orbit.
- Launch date
- 2019-10-09
- Status
- operational
- NORAD ID
- 44625
- Orbit
- GEO
- Purpose
- technology
- Operator
- Northrop Grumman Space Systems