{"id":69299,"date":"2016-11-30T23:37:34","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T15:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/orbital-atk-space-logistics-to-develop-in-orbit-assembly-tech-with-nasa\/"},"modified":"2016-11-30T23:37:34","modified_gmt":"2016-11-30T15:37:34","slug":"orbital-atk-space-logistics-to-develop-in-orbit-assembly-tech-with-nasa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/orbital-atk-space-logistics-to-develop-in-orbit-assembly-tech-with-nasa\/","title":{"rendered":"Orbital ATK, Space Logistics to Develop In-Orbit Assembly Tech with NASA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[Via Satellite 11-30-2016] <strong>Orbital ATK<\/strong> has entered a public-private partnership with <strong>NASA\u2019s<\/strong> Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) to establish a Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) in space. The CIRAS program will advance key technologies for in-orbit manufacturing and assembly of large space structures that will help the agency meet its goals for robotic and human exploration of the solar system.<\/p>\n<p>Orbital ATK will serve as prime contractor of CIRAS, with support provided from its wholly owned subsidiary, <strong>Space Logistics<\/strong>, along with NASA\u2019s Langley Research Center, NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.<\/p>\n<p>Phase one of CIRAS began in September and will last a total of two years. During this period, Orbital ATK will lead the team in maturing technologies necessary for robotic assembly of large space structures, such as next-generation telescopes or solar-powered structures for transport or communications. These capabilities include methods to connect or disconnect joints on a structure and address precision measuring and alignment through a 15-meter robotic arm and a precision robot. The team will also develop the technology needed to conduct in-orbit modular assembly of structures, allowing parts to be brought to space as needed via multiple launches, which simplifies the design of spacecraft and reduces cost.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are well on our way to providing the industry\u2019s first in-orbit satellite life extension service with our Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV),\u201d said Tom Wilson, president of Space Logistics. \u201cDuring CIRAS, we will build upon the MEV\u2019s existing capabilities, such as rendezvous and docking. It\u2019s an amazing opportunity to execute our roadmap to develop the technologies and lower the risks of delivering higher value, more sophisticated space logistics to support many civil and commercial mission opportunities in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CIRAS is one of three programs awarded under the NASA STMD\u2019s \u201cUtilizing Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Tipping Point Technologies\u201d solicitation. This program called upon commercial companies to mature technologies beyond their \u201ctipping point\u201d with the goal of enabling private industry to develop and qualify them for market, stimulating the commercial space industry while delivering technologies and capabilities needed for future NASA missions and commercial applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Via Satellite 11-30-2016] Orbital ATK has entered a public-private partnership with NASA\u2019s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) to establish a Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) in space. 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