# Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV): Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics space robot

Canonical ID: `504d0a14-6210-437d-b13a-141f0bb429c0`

- **Slug:** mission-robotic-vehicle
- **Form factor:** space ([Space](/space))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV)?

The Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) is SpaceLogistics' next-generation satellite servicing spacecraft equipped with two robotic arms developed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory under a DARPA contract. The MRV installs Mission Extension Pods on aging GEO satellites to extend their operational life by at least six years, and provides inspection, relocation, and refueling capabilities. Scheduled for launch in summer 2026 on a dedicated SpaceX Falcon 9.

### How much does Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) cost?

Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV)'s price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) from Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

### Is Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) actually deployed in the real world?

Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.

### Who makes Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV)?

Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) is made by Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics, based in Dulles, VA, USA.

### Can you buy Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV)?

Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

### What are alternatives to Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV)?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.

### How does Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) compare to Chang'e Lander?

Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### Is Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) a top space?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) ranks in roughly the top 68% of space models tracked by the registry.

### What is Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV)'s maturity stage?

Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.

### Where is Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) deployed?

No verified deployments of Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.


## Sources (1)

1. https://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2026/05/19/northrop-grummans-first-mrv-readies-for-summer-launch-to-expand-the-space-servicing-toolkit/

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