In-orbit Servicing and Manufacturing
Location: Westcott Space Cluster
Accessing space has never been easier.
The Catapult’s In-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Facility is at the forefront of the UK’s robotics, manufacturing, in-orbit operations, and space sustainability sectors. Our team can support you in developing your in-space products, services, and solutions, through our knowledge and experience as well as specialist facilities and equipment.
Our purpose-built facility to verify, validate and demonstrate future in-orbit operations covers a wide range of capabilities including manufacturing, servicing, inspection, repair, and assembly. The key features of this facility are state-of-the-art in-orbit simulation robots complete with digital twin capabilities, gravity off-load, contact dynamics and advanced additive manufacturing.
Get in touch with our team – facilities@sa.catapult.org.uk
ISAM Capabilities
The ISAM Test Facility is a state-of-the-art facility for testing close-proximity operations and in-orbit servicing technologies. The facility provides users with a dynamic platform to validate their technologies prior to launch using robotic equipment and a gravity-offload system to simulate a microgravity environment.
RPO Facility
Robot Lab
Specifications and capabilities include:
Control Room
Our Control Room now offers full remote operation of the RPO Facility activities. This advancement enhances both safety and efficiency, while also enabling a federated facilities model—allowing distributed teams to collaborate in real time, reduce operational costs, and participate from anywhere in the world.
The capabilities of the ISAM Test Facility mean you can test your products for space without having to leave Earth. The Catapult’s ISAM team is leading our In-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing capabilities with experts in the areas of robotics, manufacturing, in-orbit operations, and much more.
Supporting Innovation
We want to work with you
Serving your needs to create your innovation for an economy beyond Earth – helping to grow your business, develop your product or service, and support your team with technical expertise.
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Get in touch
We can help you identify where you are on your development journey, connect you with industry experts, and highlight relevant equipment – facilities@sa.catapult.org.uk