A satellite life extension spacecraft, comprising a mechanical implement adapted for connection to a parent spacecraft, a first and second boom, a first thruster pod and a second thruster pod attached to the first and second boom, the first pod positioned relative to the second pod such that the center of mass of a parent/child spacecraft can be determined relative to the first and second pod.

 
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