Comment by GlenTheMachine 1 hour ago I'm the lead roboticist. Within bounds, I can answer questions. 3 comments GlenTheMachine Reply walrus01 1 hour ago It sounds like each "MEP" (mission extension pod) once attached is its own fully autonomous satellite? How big is each MEP? Like, a mini fridge?Since the mission is designed to attach one and then leave to go to another satellite that needs servicing? GlenTheMachine 1 hour ago Sort of mini-fridge sized. They take over attitude control and propulsion for satellites that are low on fuel."Since the mission is designed to attach one and then leave to go to another satellite that needs servicing?"Yes. sidewndr46 1 hour ago sure seems like this could just as easily be used to perform on-orbit disassembly of a hostile nation's satellite?
walrus01 1 hour ago It sounds like each "MEP" (mission extension pod) once attached is its own fully autonomous satellite? How big is each MEP? Like, a mini fridge?Since the mission is designed to attach one and then leave to go to another satellite that needs servicing? GlenTheMachine 1 hour ago Sort of mini-fridge sized. They take over attitude control and propulsion for satellites that are low on fuel."Since the mission is designed to attach one and then leave to go to another satellite that needs servicing?"Yes.
GlenTheMachine 1 hour ago Sort of mini-fridge sized. They take over attitude control and propulsion for satellites that are low on fuel."Since the mission is designed to attach one and then leave to go to another satellite that needs servicing?"Yes.
sidewndr46 1 hour ago sure seems like this could just as easily be used to perform on-orbit disassembly of a hostile nation's satellite?
It sounds like each "MEP" (mission extension pod) once attached is its own fully autonomous satellite? How big is each MEP? Like, a mini fridge?
Since the mission is designed to attach one and then leave to go to another satellite that needs servicing?
Sort of mini-fridge sized. They take over attitude control and propulsion for satellites that are low on fuel.
"Since the mission is designed to attach one and then leave to go to another satellite that needs servicing?"
Yes.
sure seems like this could just as easily be used to perform on-orbit disassembly of a hostile nation's satellite?