DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.

DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch

Source: space
Source Link: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/darpa-readies-robotic-deep-space-repair-satellite-for-2026-launch