Request For Information - In-Orbit Servicing Mission Concepts
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) considers In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) as a critical capability for strengthening the UK's position in space and supporting both civil and defence objectives.
At Space Comm Expo in March 2026, the Government announced new investment to strengthen the UK's In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek industry feedback to inform the UK Space Agency's options for deploying this funding through potential future ISAM mission(s).
Through this RFI, UKSA is seeking views on possible mission concepts that could demonstrate or enable ISAM capabilities.
In particular UKSA wishes to understand: • The feasibility of Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) enabled ISAM Missions; • Indicative costs (as a range) of delivery; • Delivery timescales.
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Through this RFI, UKSA is seeking views
Through this RFI, UKSA is seeking views on possible mission concepts that could demonstrate or enable ISAM capabilities.
Demonstrate safe, reliable, repeatable RPOD and robotic
Demonstrate safe, reliable, repeatable RPOD and robotic operations in orbit to give global satellite operators confidence in adoption and position UK ISAM companies to service this demand.
OBJ-002 Demonstrate "service layer" concept through proof-of-concept
OBJ-002 Demonstrate "service layer" concept through proof-of-concept demonstration and critical elements de-risking.
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- ocds-h6vhtk-0685ca
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- planning · Planning
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- 035409-2026
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