Space Industry Advances: New Spacecraft, Radiation Shielding, Lunar Cooperation, and Satellite Servicing

Additionally, NASA has invited ISRO to participate in its Moon base programme, signaling broader space cooperation between the United States and India. Meanwhile, Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle is attempting to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite, marking a significant step in on-orbit servicing to extend satellite lifespans.