NASA’s SSPICY Mission to Demonstrate In-Space Inspection Technologies
Technicians at Starfish Space are preparing the Otter spacecraft for a NASA mission that will test new technologies to inspect satellites in space. The mission aims to demonstrate methods for reducing orbital debris by repairing or removing old satellites. This technology could be used in future moonwalk simulations.
Why it's good news: It may help reduce the amount of space junk orbiting Earth, which can pose a threat to functioning satellites and even spacecraft.
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