Mission Evaluation Vehicle (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

Mission Evaluation Vehicle

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Southwest Research Institute developed critical docking-system avionics for a satellite life-extension service vehicle shown here in a laboratory demonstration. The first Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-1) successfully docked with a client satellite on February 25, 2020.

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SpaceLogistics/Northrop Grumman

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