Space 2.0 is a promising frontier for scientific exploration and the advancement of commerce, security, and technology. To effectively harness this potential, it is imperative to establish a multifunctional, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure that enables the maintenance and production of space-based systems. This capability is a driver for mission success on-orbit and for interplanetary travel to other celestial bodies. Central to this infrastructure is the establishment of orbital manufacturing facilities, referred to as 'factories-in-space' (FiS), which serve as critical nodes in the supply chain for the servicing, assembly, and production of systems essential for space-based operations. This paper presents a framework for understanding the key principles and design considerations underpinning FiS.


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    Title :

    Factories-in-Space for Servicing, Assembly, & Manufacturing


    Contributors:
    H. Malshe (author) / S. Bapat (author) / J. Vickers (author) / A. Malshe (author)

    Publication date :

    2023


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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