Shrinking technology and lower costs have made on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (OSAM) an area of emerging technology and growth in the space domain. This domain includes the use of refuelers and space tugs for on-orbit maneuvering and refueling.
Several companies are competing in the trade space of these exciting missions. This issue of State of Play is a snapshot of key trends in OSAM in the U.S. and European marketplaces.