CONFERS will hold its fourth Standards Workshop in Colorado Springs, CO. This event for members only.
This Workshop will be the fourth in a series of meetings intended to provide a forum to research, develop, and publish non-binding, consensus-derived technical and operations standards for on-orbit servicing (OOS) and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) in space.
The International Symposium on Ensuring Stable Use of Outer Space, organized by the National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, has invited CONFERS to take part on a panel discussion titled: “On Orbiting Services and Space Debris Removal” on March 1, 2019. Dave Barnhart, CONFERS Research Director will be representing CONFERS on the panel.
More information to come.
Save The Date: Third Satellite Servicing Technology Transfer Industry Day
With this synopsis, NASA encourages domestic companies to save the date for the third industry day addressing satellite servicing technologies on December 6th, 2018 at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and requests suggestions for the content of industry day. The focus of this industry day will be technology being developed by the Satellite Servicing Projects Division (SSPD) that would facilitate servicing of spacecraft in space, including cooperative servicing aids, features, or devices that complement on-going NASA development and could be used in various servicing areas. Companies may also be interested in these technologies to ensure that their spacecraft can be easily serviced by incorporating cooperative servicing aids.
*For U.S. Persons Only*
On-orbit satellite servicing and maintenance capabilities (including manufacturing and assembly) are emerging as the cornerstone of future commercial and civil space activities. The Global Satellite Servicing Forum (GSSF), to be held at 20 F Street NW Conference Center in Washington, DC, will be the premier annual event for discussing industry-led operational standards, technology, market, and policy developments in this critical area of space activities.
CONFERS will hold its General Assembly in Falls Church, VA on November 7, 2018.
*Members’ only
Satellite Innovation 2018 features a dynamic group of over 120 speakers who will be participating in a series of panels, workshops, focused presentations and keynotes designed not only to address exciting innovations, but the market forces that will guide their implementation.
In addition to a content rich program, Satellite Innovation is home to many networking events. Join industry leaders as we shape the future of the satellite industry.
Come visit us at booth #9 in the auditorium lobby.
Dave Barnhart will be speaking at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2018 in Bremen, Germany on behalf of CONFERS. Dave will be discussing practices to develop safety standards for on-orbit rendezvous and proximity operations in the CB London Room on October 5, 2018 at 9:45AM.
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) consists of a scientific conference program and a space exhibition. It is the one time of the year opportunity when about 4,000 space actors from all over the world come together. Global, multidisciplinary, and covering all space sectors and topics, it offers everyone the latest space information and above all new contacts and potential partnerships. Each year the IAC changes country, theme, and local organizer, enabling everyone to learn more about and be part of the world space network. Your host for the IAC 2018 is Bremen – Germany’s main space city and one of Europe’s major space centers. With its outstanding and extensive space sector encompassing global players in industry and internationally renowned research institutes, Bremen offers an exceptionally fruitful environment for assembling the global space community.
Come visit us at booth 5 F 25 in the Exhibition Hall.
CONFERS will hold its third Standards Workshop in Bremen, Germany. This event is invitation only.
This Workshop will be the third in a series of meetings intended to provide a forum to research, develop, and publish non-binding, consensus-derived technical and operations standards for on-orbit servicing (OOS) and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) in space.
An increasing number of technology and business concepts are evolving which feature the use of small satellites to conduct rendezvous and proximity operations. The CONFERS Open Information Session will introduce an ongoing initiative, CONFERS developing industry consensus, best practices, standards, and norms of behavior to help enable these concepts. Members of the CONFERS Secretariat will discuss the current state of activity, provide information on ways to get involved, and answer questions about the initiative.