NASA announced on April 19, 2023, a new consortium focused on making in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities a routine part of space architectures and mission lifecycles.
Read More Press Release: NASA Creates In-Space Servicing, Assembly, Manufacturing Consortium (NASA 2023)What is the scope of space logistics, what are the services available, what are the benefits for customers?
Read More Space Logistics – A Quick OverviewThe US Department of Defense is actively investing in the development and operational testing of On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM) spacecraft. The publicly stated purposes are benign, but the unspoken reality may be another thing entirely.
Read More Hidden in Plain Sight: The Weaponization of SpaceThe first Space Prime effort, Orbital Prime will invigorate the OSAM market using Active Debris Remediation (ADR) as a use case for the foundational technologies. As congestion and debris threaten the long-term sustainability of the space domain, Orbital Prime will transition agile, affordable, and accelerated OSAM space capabilities to build the foundation for space logistics while preserving the global commons. On-orbit capability will be demonstrated on an accelerated timeline in two to four years.
Read More US Space Force Programs: Space PrimeThis article explores the rise of military control in space, focusing on the importance of satellites and their role in modern warfare and strategic defense.
Read More The Military’s Race for Space