Artist rendering of SpaceLogistics' Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) deploying Mission Extension Pod (MEP)
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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Photos
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SpaceLogistics Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV)
Artist rendering of SpaceLogistics' Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) in orbit.
![SpaceLogistics-Mission-ExtensionVehicle-MEV-2-in-factory-low-res](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/SpaceLogistics-Mission-ExtensionVehicle-MEV-2-in-factory-low-res.jpg?mh=300&rev=4aa5898b39724b0a9c78af87823818e5)
SpaceLogistics Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-2) in factory
The Mission Extension Vehicle-2 inside Northrop Grumman's Satellite Manufacturing Facility in Dulles, VA
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SpaceLogistics Mission Extension Pod (MEP)
An artist's rendering of a Mission Extension Pod attached to a client satellite.
![SpaceLogistics-Intelsat-901-satellite-from-MEV-1-on-orbit](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/SpaceLogistics-Intelsat-901-satellite-from-MEV-1-on-orbit.jpg?mh=300&rev=798cfbe512ab4386ab99294d2259d17b)
Intelsat-901 satellite from MEV-1 on orbit
View of IS-901 satellite from MEV-1’s “far hold” position during approach from approximately 80 meters with Earth in the background.
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![HBTSS News redendering of satellites in orbit](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/HBTSS-News.jpg?mh=300&rev=356c863e3656404595329d597573d290)
HTBSS Kill Chain
HBTSS satellites will provide continuous tracking and handoff to enable targeting of enemy missiles launched from land, sea or air.
![Next Gen OPIR Polar (NGP) Next Gen OPIR Polar (NGP)](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/Next-Gen-OPIR-Polar-NGP-low-res.jpg?mh=300&rev=712a24e53eb846f180a0f7d8ed073aae)
Next Gen OPIR Polar (NGP)
NGP will assure continuous coverage of the northern hemisphere protect against incoming threats.
News Content
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Northrop Grumman Boosts Successful Artemis I Launch with World’s Largest and Most Powerful Rocket Boosters
![Satellite-to-Support-US-Space-Force-National-Security-Mission-News rendering of satellite above earth](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/Satellite-to-Support-US-Space-Force-National-Security-Mission-News.jpg?mh=300&rev=f20236c3f0704213bbc45adea44a904a)
![Making History in Space Artemis rocket on launchpad at sunset](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/MakingHistoryInSpace-EveryDayAntares.png?mh=300&rev=6ed50eb7be204d80b94e4d67e81d48ea)
![Tranche 1 Tracking Layer News rendering of satellites in space](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/Tranche-1-Tracking-Layer-News.jpg?mh=300&rev=e27bcc0caf3842f98ab84885cb02e993)
Northrop Grumman to Develop Satellites with Infrared Sensors for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer
![Missile Defense – It’s science fiction. Until it’s not. missile streaking across night sky](https://cdn.northropgrumman.com/-/jssmedia/wp-content/uploads/ngc-missile-defense-banner-02.jpg?mh=300&rev=ddbca151ae0445ad9349f8f2ac010587)
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