COSMIC September Newsletter
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ISAM Education Course Initiative
Alaan Franklin, Managing Director at Tactical Nexus Technologies and WDFA Product Team Leader, writes for the COSMIC website:
The future of space operations depends on a skilled workforce capable of mastering In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) technologies. As space activities become increasingly complex—from satellite servicing to orbital construction—the need for specialized education and training has never been more critical.
COSMIC is spearheading this transformation through developing a comprehensive ISAM Education Course.
We’re currently seeking Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from across the nation to review the curriculum, lead individual courses, and shape the next generation of space professionals.
Read more and find out how you can be involved.
Upcoming COSMIC Programming
A COSMIC Community Brief will be held on Thursday, September 4th at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Presentations will be Introduction to Space Test Program by Lt. Col Brian Shimek, Director, DoD Space Test Program, USSF and Flight Testing Technologies with NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program by Greg Peters, Program Manager, NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program and Wanessa Priesmeyer, Deputy Program Manager, NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program. Each presentation will be 30 minutes.
September COSMIC Workshops
Future ISAM Spectrum Planning Workshop
Hosted by Policy & Regulations
Online and In-person
Washington, DC @ Hogan Lovells
Monday, September 8th from 10am-12:30pm ET
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Regulations 102: NOAA CRSRA Satellite Imaging Licensing and ISAM Operations
Hosted by Policy & Regulations
Online and In-person
Washington, DC @ Cooley LLP
Monday, September 15th from 12-2pm ET
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Cost and Value Modeling of On-Orbit Servicing
Hosted by Missions and Ecosystems
Online only
Non-COSMIC Members Welcome
Click here to learn more and to register
September COSMIC Working Meetings
The Workforce Development Focus Area meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11th at 2:00pm ET/ 11:00am ET.
The Research & Technology Focus Area meeting will be held on Wednesday,September 17th at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT.
The Demonstration Infrastructure Focus Area meeting will be held on Thursday September 25th at 2:00pm ET/ 11:00am PT.
ISAM and COSMIC News
COSMIC Members in Payload: NASA Eyes Private Companies For Swift Orbit Raise
SML in Breaking Defense: SPACECOM chief doubles down on need for on-orbit mobility
COSMIC Member in Aviation Week: Astrobotic Achieves Milestone In Lunar Power Distribution Initiative
ISAM Collaboration: Space Ocean Corp, Astrum Drive Inc. Form Strategic Collaboration to Advance Space Exploration and Resource Development
Debris Perspective: Forget space sustainability. The future is regeneration. – Aerospace America
COSMIC Opportunities to Participate
C3 Recruitment
We’re excited for the 2025-26 COSMIC Capstone Challenge (C3) — a dynamic design competition for U.S.-based college students to develop conceptual missions and spacecraft operations designs, ranging from in-space assembly to lunar infrastructure. Virginia Tech, Univ. of South Carolina, Univ. of South Florida, Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa, California State Univ. Northridge, Kennesaw St., Embry-Riddle Univ., and more have already signed up, register today!
Read more share with prospective universities, students, and mentors at cosmicspace.org/c3/
Share COSMIC Crossroads
In just two months, the new 13-minute documentary, COSMIC Crossroads: Building the Space Superhighway has racked up over 48,000 views! Help us share the message by sharing the video far and wide.
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Upcoming ISAM Conference Sessions and Panels
2025 Value of Space Summit, September 9-11 in Colorado Springs, CO hosted by Space ISAC and co-hosted by the Aerospace Corporation. The theme is The Secure Space Ecosystem: Fostering Economic Growth, Global Partnerships, and Workforce Innovation. Find out more here.
AI for Contested Space Workshop, September 23-25. Contact AIContestedSpace@ll.mit.edu for more information.
Satellite Innovation Conference, Oct 28 in Mt. View, CA will hold a panel led by COSMIC member Andrew Kwas entitled “Building a Responsive Space Architecture: ISAM, Logistics, and Autonomy.”
Find out more information and register here.
Spacepower Conference, December 10-13 in Orlando, FL hosted by Space Force Association. Find out more here.
The Space Mobility Conference and Expo, January 28th-30th in Orange County, CA. Find out more here.