Resources

ISAM Community Documents

ISAM National Strategy (April 2022)

“This National Strategy outlines how the United States will support and stimulate the United States Government (USG), academic, and commercial ISAM capability development. It provides strategic goals to advance ISAM capability development discussed in the United States Space Priorities Framework. The next step following the strategy is to develop USG implementation action plans to fulfill the goals.”

National Orbital Debris Implementation (July 2022)

“This Orbital Debris Implementation Plan provides tangible actions the United States will pursue to address the hazards posed by orbital debris…. This Implementation Plan accomplishes objectives outlined in the U.S. Space Priorities Framework. This Implementation Plan also builds upon the National Orbital Debris Research and Development (R&D) Plan published in 2021.”

National Cislunar Strategy (November 2022)

“The National Cislunar Science & Technology Strategy provides a vision and the first science and technology objectives for realizing U.S. leadership in Cislunar space, including the Moon. Fostering scientific discovery, economic development, and international cooperation are essential to sustaining this leadership.”

National ISAM Implementation Plan (December 2022)

“The ISAM Implementation Plan implements the strategic vision established in the April 2022 ISAM National Strategy… Achieving the strategic goals requires U.S. leadership and successful engagement and coordination with industry, non-profit organizations, academia, and the international community. Each of the National ISAM strategic goals is broken down into objectives to organize 28 discrete ISAM implementation activities that Federal departments and agencies will undertake to advance the ISAM National Strategy.”

COSMIC Products

For the growing list of publicly released products produced by COSMIC members, click here.

Note: This list is only that of documents that COSMIC members, with the approval of the Steering Committee, have agreed to make public. If you are not a member of COSMIC, you can find out how to join here.

Initial COSMIC Engagement Session

A virtual engagement session was held to share more about COSMIC and solicit feedback regarding consortium operations and outcomes needed to meet the U.S. ISAM community’s needs.

Topics included:

  • COSMIC Overview
  • Consortium Governance, Leadership, and Operations
  • Caucuses and Focus Areas
  • Community Building and Potential Products

Full video presentation and additional resources are now available.

Groups and Related Activities of Interest to ISAM:

AIAA 

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 

Mission: To ignite and celebrate aerospace ingenuity and collaboration, and its importance to our way of life.  

Find out more at aiaa.org 

ARM 

The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute 

Mission: Exists to strengthen U.S. manufacturing through innovations in advanced manufacturing technology, particularly robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and prepare the workforce to work alongside these technologies. 

Find out more at arminstitute.org 

CONFERS  

The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations 

Mission: Develop industry-led recommendations for standards and guide international policies for servicing that contribute to a sustainable, safe, and diverse space economy.  

Find out more at satelliteconfers.org 

IEEE 

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 

Mission:  To foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. 

Find out more at ieee.org  

ISDT

In-Space Developmental Test (iSDT) Initiative

Mission: To accelerate new technology development, overcome the technical readiness levels 4‒7 “Valley of Death,” and reduce acquisition cost.

For more information, contact Elozor Plotke at elozor.plotke(at)linquest.com and Peter Lai at peter.lai(at)linquest.com

ISECG 

The International Space Exploration Coordination Group 

Mission: Provide a coordination mechanism through which individual space agencies may exchange information regarding interests, objectives, and plans in space exploration. 

Find out more at globalspaceexploration.org

ITU 

International Telecommunication Union 

As the United Nations specialized agency for digital technology, we are working towards harnessing innovation and connecting everyone to ensure a better future for all. 

Find out more at www.itu.int  

LOGIC 

Lunar Operating Guidelines for Infrastructure Consortium 

Mission: Convene stakeholders across industry, academia, and government to identify critical lunar infrastructure interoperability and interface needs. 

Find out more at logic.jhuapl.edu  

LSIC 

Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium 

Mission: To harness the creativity, energy, and resources of the nation to help NASA keep the United States at the forefront of lunar exploration. 

Find out more at lsic.jhuapl.edu 

NCDMM 

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining 

Mission: Execute applied research and development projects to improve Department of Defense (DoD) weapon and support systems by integrating key technologies, new materials, and innovative manufacturing processes. 

Find out more at www.ncdmm.org  

NSF 

National Science Foundation 

Mission: An independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. 

Find out more at nsf.gov

NSGF 

The National Space Grant Foundation 

Mission: Support and enhance the Space Grant Consortia in every state to carry out education, research, and public outreach activities in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology and additional fields, related to space, aeronautics, aviation, and Earth system science. 

Find out more at spacegrant.org 

SEDS 

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space 

Mission: To promote space exploration and development through educational and engineering projects. 

Find out more at seds.org 

SFA 

Space Force Association 

Mission: Achieving superior national space power by shaping a Space Force that provides credible deterrence in competition, dominant capability in combat, and professional services for all partners. 

Find out more at ussfa.org