Satellite Servicing
Definition
Satellite servicing refers to the act of performing technological upgrades, repairs, refuelling, and/or inspections of satellites currently in orbit. Such activities require the ability to undertake a rendezvous and proximity operation (RPO). Acronyms used to refer to this practice include: ISAM (in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing), OOS (on-orbit servicing), OSAM (on-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing), and IOS (in-orbit servicing).
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