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Ageing satellite to change orbit via ground command — no replacement needed
Rather than building a new satellite, engineers plan to send a command to an existing spacecraft in orbit to change its position. The approach saves the cost and time of constructing and launching a replacement vehicle. It reflects a growing trend of remotely managing in-orbit space infrastructure.
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