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NASA releases 2026 edition of ISAM capabilities report

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NASA released the 2026 edition of ISAM State of Play, a 368-page document recording in-orbit servicing, assembly and manufacturing capabilities across 11 functional areas, covering directions such as robotic manipulation, refueling and structural assembly. Published since 2021, the document includes only hardware that already has a ground prototype or in-orbit demonstration; concept proposals must wait for the following year's review. The 2026 edition adds developer profiles and facility information, and is available for download at NASA.gov.

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  1. NASA releases 2026 ISAM State of Play: 368 pages documenting in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing capabilities

    NASA has released the 2026 edition of its ISAM State of Play, a 368-page document recording in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing capabilities across 11 functional areas, covering areas such as robotic operations, refueling, and structural assembly. Published since 2021, the document includes only hardware that already has a ground prototype or an in-orbit demonstration; concept proposals must wait for the following year's review. The 2026 edition adds developer profiles and facility information, and is available for download on NASA.gov.

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  1. NASA releases 2026 ISAM State of Play: 368 pages documenting in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing capabilitiesNASA