← Back to context Comment by GlenTheMachine 17 minutes ago I'm the lead roboticist. Within bounds, I can answer questions. 3 comments GlenTheMachine Reply walrus01 15 minutes 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 13 minutes ago Sort of mini-fridge sized. They take over attitude control and propulsion for satellites that are low on fuel. sidewndr46 13 minutes ago sure seems like this could just as easily be used to perform on-orbit disassembly of a hostile nation's satellite?
walrus01 15 minutes 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 13 minutes ago Sort of mini-fridge sized. They take over attitude control and propulsion for satellites that are low on fuel.
GlenTheMachine 13 minutes ago Sort of mini-fridge sized. They take over attitude control and propulsion for satellites that are low on fuel.
sidewndr46 13 minutes 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.
sure seems like this could just as easily be used to perform on-orbit disassembly of a hostile nation's satellite?