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NASA’s Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) Division OSAM-1 Propellant Transfer Subsystem Progress through FY 2024

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) Division of Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has been developing technology to robotically refuel both heritage and recently developed satellites on-orbit funded through NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). The On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) mission, formerly known as Restore-L, developed a system to refuel a satellite in space and assemble a communications antenna. By demonstrating these capabilities, the mission would advance never-before tested technologies for use in future missions (by NASA, other government organizations, and private industries). The purpose of this paper is to capture the lessons learned from the hardware development of the OSAM-1 Propellant Transfer System (PTS) that are highly relevant for the ISAM community. This paper covers a review of in-space servicing extensibility and critical technologies that were being developed within NExIS, focusing on the fluid transfer refueling technology within the framework of the OSAM-1 PTS. An overview of the technology demonstration servicing mission via the OSAM-1 Space Vehicle is provided as an extension of the technology development progress reported in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The general objectives, challenges, and key technologies are presented as an introduction to the context of the OSAM-1 mission, and a precursor to the OSAM-1 PTS specific development status. Final assembly, qualification, and functional tests along with installation and acceptance testing of the Hose Management Assembly (HMA) and Propellant Transfer Assembly (PTA) are discussed. Technology development, challenges, lessons learned, along with installation and testing results are discussed, with particular focus on the OSAM-1 assemblies including the PTA and HMA. In addition, testing utilizing the integrated flight simulator test setups will be summarized. The OSAM-1 PTS made great strides in advancing in-space refueling technology; however, there are unfinished development efforts remaining. This paper concludes with a brief summary of the technology shortfalls (gaps) that remain in the key areas of in-space fluid transfer.

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On-orbit/On-surface Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM) Architecture Simulation System (OASiS)

On-orbit/on-surface servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (OSAM) –recently renamed“in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing”(ISAM) –will aid in the development of vital research-enabling structuresin space, such as the In-space Assembled Telescope, the Lunar Gateway, and the Lunar Safe Haven. As these structures become larger and more complex, developers will need new methods for verifying and validating their OSAM mission architectures at full-scale prior to launch, without paying for extensive facility upgrades or additional hardware prototypes. Under the OSAM Architecture Simulation System (OASiS) project, modular OSAM modeling and simulation capabilities were developed to help rapidly prototype and evaluate OSAM technologies and operational concepts.Theywerethenusedto demonstrate and evaluate data from the simulation of a simpleOSAM operation against ananaloghardware setup. Using collected test data, the teamevaluatedthe accuracy of the simulation environment against the behavior of real hardwareandgainedinsight on how to further improve OSAM modeling and simulation. With thesenewcapabilities and many more to come, developers will be able to test complex OSAM operations on multiple scales, iterate on technology designs faster, achieve higher operational accuracy, and ultimately reduce mission development costs. A comprehensive, high-fidelity simulation environment will ensure the successful servicing, assembly, and manufacturing of structures that help us study and explore our universe.

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NASA's Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) Division OSAM-1 Propellant Transfer Subsystem Progress 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) Division of Goddard Space Flight Center has been developing technology for the On-orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Mission 1 (OSAM-1) to robotically refuel heritage and new satellites on-orbit. OSAM-1, formerly known as Restore-L, successfully passed an important NASA milestone called Key Decision Point-C (KDP-C), receiving agency-level approval for its implementation. The decision point also establishes the mission’s official schedule and budget. The OSAM-1 spacecraft, Servicing Payload and the Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robot (SPIDER) payload will refuel a satellite in space, assemble a communications antenna and manufacture a beam. By demonstrating these capabilities, the mission is advancing never-before tested technologies for use in future missions (by NASA and other government organizations and private industry). The mission is funded by the Technology Demonstration Missions program within NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate. This paper covers a review of servicing extensibility and critical technologies that are being developed within NExIS with a focus on the fluid transfer refueling technology within the framework of the Propellant Transfer Subsystem (PTS). An overview of the planned initial technology demonstration servicing mission via the OSAM-1 Space Vehicle is provided as an extension of the technology development progress reported in 20181, and 20192. The general objectives, challenges, and key technologies are presented as an introduction to the context of the OSAM-1 mission, and a precursor to the OSAM-1 PTS specific development status. Development and progress of the Hose Management Assembly (HMA) and Propellant Transfer Assembly (PTA) are discussed. HMA risk reduction test results including those of thermal vacuum testing are presented. Important analytical results are discussed and progress of drawings and procedures developed for the fabrication and testing phase are shown. A summary of the PTS overall verification status and design activities prepared for the critical design peer review are presented. Procurement progress is shown with status on long, medium, and short term efforts to acquire the hardware required to support the mission objectives. Technology development, challenges, and testing status are discussed with particular regard to the OSAM-1 specific key assemblies including the PTA and HMA along with the overall integrated flight mockup of the spacecraft to client fluid transfer testing conducted in the servicing testbeds. The paper concludes with key milestones leading to the goal of on-orbit refueling to be demonstrated in 2024. The overall mission Launch Readiness Date (LRD) has been realigned to accommodate budget profiles and incorporation of additional on-orbit assembly and manufacturing demonstration efforts.

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2021 OSAM State of Play Presentation

This presentation will be used at the 2021 OSAM Technology Transfer Workshop to coincide with the release of the OSAM State of Play, 2021 Edition. It has a brief discussion of the OSAM National Initiative, the OSAM State of Play document, and plan for future engagement/editions.

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NASA’s Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) Division OSAM-1 and Related Propellant Transfer Subsystem Progress through FY 2024 Presentation

NASA’s Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) Division has been developing technologies for the on-orbit servicing of satellites for decades (Hubble servicing missions) On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing mission 1 (OSAM-1) had plans to robotically refuel a heritage satellite on-orbit (a.k.a. non-cooperative) Future plans of the OSAM-1 flight hardware will not be discussed The OSAM-1 Space Infrastructure Dexterious Robot (SPIDER) payload is designed to assemble a 3-meter communications antenna OSAM-1 Propellant Transfer Subsystem (PTS) development supports the nascent in-space refueling ISAM goals Reference “National In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing Implementation Plan” (Dec 2022 from White House Office of Science and Technology Policy) ISAM fluid transfer technology shortfalls still exist and are actively being addressed at NASA

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On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM) State of Play, 2021 Edition

This document compiles and organizes the current state of OSAM missions, capabilities, and developments. Understanding where the set of capabilities currently stand will help mission designers incorporate OSAM technologies into their concepts, create the starting point for technology development plans and roadmaps, and provide technologists a survey of the field they are developing. The authors recognize that this capability is broad and that they are unlikely to have captured everything that has been or is being done in the area on the first attempt. As a result, a new version of the OSAM State of Play will be released periodically (perhaps annually).

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OSAM-2: Plans and Progress for the First Demonstration of Structural Manufacturing in Space

OSAM-2 began as a NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate Tipping Point project in 2016 in which an investment made in ground development and demonstration and/or flight demonstration will result in: Significant advancement of technology’s maturation High likelihood for utilization of technology in commercially fielded space application Significant improvement in ability to successfully bring space technology to market Topic area was “Robotic In-Space Manufacturing and Assembly of Spacecraft and Space Structures” Made In Space, Inc. (now Redwire) proposed Archinaut One, an in-space robotic precision manufacturing and assembly system for larger-than-deployable structures Manufacturing / assembly in the operational environment allows manufactured parts to be designed for that environment (and not for launch loads and need to deploy) In 2020 NASA budget language, NASA began using On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing Mission 2 (OSAM-2) for Archinaut One Restore-L + SPIDER (SPace Infrastructure DExterous Robot) became OSAM-1 Note: Slide 7 contains video animation, best viewed in presentation mode, run time 2 mins 25 secs.

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OSAM Autonomy

Workshop Description: NASA hosts an annual technology transfer workshop to facilitate the transfer of OSAM technologies to U.S. industry. Due to precautions surrounding COVID-19, the fifth OSAM Technology Transfer Workshop will be held virtually on September 22-23. Workshop attendees will enjoy access to an updated technology catalog, information about the latest developments from NASA subject matter experts, and a tour of NASA facilities.

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Human Factors Support for On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Mission 1 (OSAM-1)

The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) Human Factors Technical Discipline Team was requested by the Satellite Servicing Projects Division at Goddard Space Flight Center to provide support in assessing the design of the On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing Mission 1 (OSAM-1) Mission Operations Center in light of concerns about overcrowding and potential for distractions, as well as assistance in creating a Human-Machine Interface style guide for OSAM-1 user interface design. This report contains the outcome of the NESC assessment.

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On-orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM) Near-Term in-Space Developmental Test Persistent Platform: ESPA-Star Based Implementation

Roundtable Session on In-Space Developmental Test: Springboard for Rapid Development. Presentation is a brief description of the On-orbit Servicing Assembly & Manufacturing (OSAM) national initiative & using standard EELV Secondary Payload Adapters (ESPAs) as the core building block to construct an ESPA-Star based implementation for an iSDT persistent platform in space.

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OSAM: A Catalyst for Space Infrastructure

This presentation will be delivered as part of the OSAM: A Catalyst for Space Infrastructure panel at AIAA ASCEND. It will be a 5-minute presentation on the benefits and uses of space infrastructure for civil space uses.

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