NASA

Type: Public sector

Country: USA

Applications worked on by this organisation

• Assembly

  Aggregation and connection of components in-orbit

• Active Debris Removal

  Capture and removal of defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and other space debris from orbit

• Manufacture

  In-orbit production of goods from raw materials

• Refuelling

  Refuelling a prepared satellite

• Power

  Electrically recharging a satellite using an intermediary (rather than directly from own spacecraft solar panels)

• Large-Scale Assembly

  Assembly of structures exceeding the size of current launch capabilities

• Life Extension

  Keeping satellites operational via external means (e.g. through servicing vehicle)