Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities
he Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities (COSMIC) has published an analysis of the current and future prospects of on-orbit refueling in geostationary orbit (GEO), finding that “significant work remains” to make this key use case “reliable and routine” for national security, civil and commercial space to leverage in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities.
The Policy and Regulations Focus Area have set two COSMIC ISAM products for public release.
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.
This critical topic comes as leaders throughout the domestic space enterprise have been agitating for a more thoughtful, comprehensive, and cohesive approach to ISAM adoption.
COSMIC members are again ready showcase recent advancements and newly discovered opportunities with ISAM at South By SouthWest (SXSW).
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The SAA between NASA and Astroscale U.S. is designed as a framework model for future umbrella agreements to enable efficient, scalable partnerships for other domestic companies pursuing commercial In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) solutions.
COSMIC Capstone Challenge (C3) is 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.
