in-space assembly for human exploration

What is it about?

Investigation to identify and assess in-space applications that can address or mitigate the challenges with human exploration, with a particular focus on Mars missions. Includes sensitivity analyses performed to understand the impacts of iSA on key phases of the mission, include launch, transit, landing, surface set-up, and ascent, and a discussion on six proposed iSA solutions with a high potential to positively impact the missions and architectures.

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Why is it important?

In-space assembly opens up new opportunities for executing ambitious missions in ways that cannot be accomplished without iSA. Additionally, iSA brings the potential to positively affect cost and risk for exploration campaigns.