https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/04/mission-extension-vehicle-succeeds-returns-aging-satellite-into-service/For the first time, a spacecraft has returned an aging satellite to serviceERIC BERGER - 4/17/2020, 6:21 AM
Northrop Grumman announced Friday that its Mission Extension Vehicle-1, or MEV-1, has restored the Intelsat 901 satellite and relocated it into a position to resume operations.
"We see increased demand for our connectivity services around the world, and preserving our customers’ experience using innovative technology such as MEV-1 is helping us meet that need,†Intelsat Chief Services Officer Mike DeMarco said in a news release.
This has interesting potential!