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In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing

Location: Westcott Space Cluster

Accessing space has never been easier.

The Catapult’s Access to Space 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. We are keen to work with you on developing your in-space products, services, and solutions, through our knowledge and experience as well as specialist facilities and equipment.

We are currently expanding our physical capabilities, which includes a new, purpose-built facility to verify, validate and demonstrate future in-orbit operations 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, and the metal additive manufacturing and 3D printing machines.

Download our ISAM Yard Brochure >>

Get in touch with our team – facilities@sa.catapult.org.uk

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Alongside the technical equipment, the ISAM Facility has collaboration spaces and product development labs, and will continually be developed to be the ideal place for you to innovate, test, and develop your commercial solutions. It is located in a brand new building within the Westcott Space Cluster on Westcott Venture Park, Buckinghamshire, situated close to the Catapult’s Innovation Centre and Future Networks Development Centre.

We are looking forward to inviting you to use this centre to develop and test your new on the ground technologies (such as rocket engines), in-orbit systems (e.g. new flight solutions), and beyond Earth (such Lunar technologies).

Capabilities

  • ISAM Yard

  • The ISAM Yard 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 to simulate a microgravity environment.

    Visit the ISAM Yard homepage >>

  • MetalFAB1 Additive Manufacturing System

  • Additive manufacturing allows the creation of complex geometries and strong and lightweight parts in a cost-effective way. This technology is especially useful for rocket engines development for in space propulsion.

    The Satellite Applications Catapult continues to remove the barriers to growth for the UK Space Industry by making this technology available to companies on a pay-as-you-go basis, working with the Catapult’s Manufacturing for Space team.

    Visit the MetalFab Homepage >>

    Manufacturing Equipment

    Granite Table

    Digital readout vertical dial gauge stand

    Induction bearing heater (press fits)

    Hydraulic Press

    LC Magna 3D Printer

    Laser Cutter - Boxford BML1390

    Ultrasonic Cleaner

    Water Jet Cutter

    Resin 3D printer: Form3

    Polymer 3D Printer - Ultimaker S5

    Helium Leak Detector

    FARO Measurement Arm

    High-Speed Camera

    Thermal Camera

    We want to work with you

    Serving your needs to create your innovation for an economy beyond earth

    Helping to grow your business

    Developing your product or service

    Supporting your team with technical expertise

    Find out more about ISAM

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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

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