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Description
At ClearSpace we implement our corporate strategy by means of offering a curated suite of services tailored to the emerging In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) market. To enable those services, we develop cutting-edge capabilities besides the more traditional space system building blocks required and available. This paper will highlight the services we’ve identified, along with the key enabling capabilities behind them. We’ve found that many capabilities can be applied across multiple services - for example, the core building blocks enabling inspection and debris removal missions.
Capabilities are defined as a set of technologies. We will delve into how key technologies are mapped to multiple capabilities. Technologies enable capabilities, which are used to deliver services. Capabilities required are divided into product groups, including Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), Robotics, Mission Design, Operations and System Engineering. Within these areas, ClearSpace identifies the critical gaps and fills them by preparing and executing a technology roadmap. The central question driving our approach is : ‘will our decision and selections help ClearSpace to advance, launch and be successful?’
There are uncertainties on the knowledge which services are sought after, by whom and their respective funding constraints. A product management process is in place that allows flexibility and robustness to changing market parameters. Our make-or-buy decision-making process is highly rigorous, which allows us to focus on a select set of core technologies which are key, and implement those elements in exceptional quality, ensuring safe execution of our mission goals. Key technologies are in some cases yielded from ClearSpace’s ongoing demonstration and technology readiness projects.
ClearSpace will voice the need for strong partnerships with research institutions to accelerate the maturation of early-stage technologies at low Technology Readiness Levels (TRL). ClearSpace considers opportunities at technology maturation, such as hosted payloads on other missions as well as uploading flight software to spaceborne platforms with representative hardware infrastructure.
ClearSpace is leading the charge by bringing services to orbit. Founded in Switzerland in 2018, we are at the forefront of developing innovative technologies enabling a circular space economy. We make space operations safer, more reliable and sustainable.
