Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) Program Overview

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1 Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) Program Overview Dr. Gordon Roesler Future In-Space Operations Colloquium June 15, 2016 Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 1

2 We ve been talking about this for a long time Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 2

3 Historical satellite servicing concepts cyberneticzoo.com cyberneticzoo.com Astronautix.com Distribution Statement A. Cleared for orbitalrecovery.com public release, distribution unlimited. ohb-system.de 3

4 Automated robotics on orbit astro.mech.tohoku.ac.jp Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 4

5 GEO represents maximum customer set ~5:1 commercial to government Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 5

6 Recent satellite anomalies arianespace.com Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 6

7 Ten years worth of anomalies Other Antenna, 6 Other internal, 23 Unknown, 6 Other SA, 19 Solar Array Deployment, 4 Antenna deployment, 1 Propulsion, 16 Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 7

8 Repair is feasible U.S. Naval Research Laboratory BICEP test 2010 Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 8

9 RSGS evolved from past technology investments Flight Program Tools & CONOPS Flight Robotic Arm Lab Experiments Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 9

10 Pulling together technologies Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 10

11 Increasing levels of integrated testing Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 11

12 RSGS: resilience and transformation Goal: To create a dexterous robotic operational capability in Geosynchronous Orbit, that can both provide increased resilience for the current US space infrastructure, and be the first concrete step toward a transformed space architecture with revolutionary capabilities. Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 12

13 The DARPA baseline mission set High-Resolution Inspection Anomaly Correction Cooperative Relocation Upgrade Installation Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 13

14 Space Logistics DARPA PODS MDA-SSL & Intelsat Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. MDA-SSL 14

15 RSGS + POD = logistics infrastructure RSV docks Spacecraft maneuver RSV captures & unpacks POD Present-day GEO asset RSV restores orbit, conserves asset propellant Future small satellite Future GEO asset RSV captures & transports expendables Deliveries to GEO via PODS (hosted on commercial satellite) Deliveries to GEO via ESPA, secondary, or dedicated launch Robotic Servicing Vehicle (RSV) Payload Orbital Delivery (POD) System Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 15

16 Robotics: centerpiece of growth Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 16

17 We are looking for our partner BUILDER + OWNER Artist s Concept GEO Servicing! + OPERATOR Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 17

18 Nurturing the transformation Artist s Concept Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 18

19 An innovative partnership What Government contribution: robotic payload, launch, milestone payment upon demo completion Partner team: GEO heritage spacecraft bus, integration, ground segment Why More customers More opportunities to learn Help close the servicing business case Government access, favorable terms How Other Transactions (OT) for Prototype: true partnership US space industry Builder-Owner-Operator partner team Management structure proposed by partner Collaborative decision making Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 19

20 Capability demonstration and after DARPA will arrange for one or more GEO vehicles as test customers Once on-orbit RSGS vehicle will Complete a checkout and calibration phase Demonstrate capabilities that support inspection, tug, anomaly resolution, and upgrade capabilities Estimated 6 to 9 months followed by Milestone Payment Following demo, partner conducts revenue generating operations Commercial satellite servicing Government fee-for-service missions Payload being designed for 5-8 years of GEO operations to facilitate Partner ROI Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 20

21 Schedule and milestones Partner Selection ~ November 2016 Bus, Payload component assembly and test 2018 Bus and Payload integration 2019 RSGS launch September 2020 March 2021 Capability Demonstration 6-9 months Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 21

22 Distribution Statement A. Cleared for public release, distribution unlimited. 22