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NASA-backed spacecraft to test satellite repair and orbital debris technology

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NASA has launched a washing-machine-sized spacecraft to inspect up to four inactive satellites and rocket bodies in low Earth orbit.

The SSPICY mission, launched on October 1, will begin inspections in early 2027.

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  • The SSPICY mission, launched on October 1, will begin inspections in early 2027.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:25:00 UTC.

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