Robotics Technology to Service Satellites in Orbit : vimarsa

Around 6,500 satellites are in orbit, but only approximately half of them are operational. When a satellite runs out of fuel or breaks down, it is basically useless. Repairs, upgrades, or maintenance are virtually impossible in orbit.

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