..., MRV and MEP are just the beginning of the SpaceLogistics roadmap. Exciting mission areas targeted for Phase 3 include in-Space Assembly and Manufacturing (iSAM) and mission transport. iSAM comprises an array of capabilities used to robotically...
.... First, the PROSPECT CEU is powered on and performs health checks of all subsystems. During this first checkout phase (or commissioning phase) PROSPECT is already collecting a first set of data: images of the drill working area are acquired, the...
...and is crucial for insurers. Thus, IOS may have an impact on the insurability criteria of the in-orbit insurance phase, which currently includes at least 15 years of in-orbit life (for geostationary satellites). Extending the satellite’s life creates...
... to support initial definition and analysis of their concepts, NIAC Phase I awards are valued at approximately $100,000 for a ...these basic feasibility studies are successful, awardees can apply for Phase II awards, valued up to $500,000 for two ...
..., then the recipients of the grants can apply for Phase II awards. Phase II grants are awarded $500,000 for a two-...the country.” The complete list of researchers selected to receive NIAC Phase I grants in 2021 and the titles of their proposals are...
...radio astronomy is so important,” says Prof. Mario Santos, currently representing SARAO on the HERA board. Accompanying the Phase I data release, a few scientific journal articles were co-authored by scientists from the University of the Western Cape...