In Space Manufacturing-Advanced Space Technologies for Resilient Operations (ISM-ASTRO)
Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTERHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dac9b7911ff84af1a4574a86db92273d/view
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    NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding In-Space Manufacturing-Advanced Space Technologies for Resilient Operations (ISM-ASTRO) to gather industry feedback on advancing in-space manufacturing capabilities, particularly focusing on metallic manufacturing methods. The objective is to define the current state of in-space manufacturing, identify mission infusion points that align with commercial plans, and determine near-term actions to enhance these methods for sustained presence in Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. This initiative is crucial for NASA's strategic goals, as it aims to increase mission flexibility, reduce reliance on spare parts, and promote exploration and innovation in space technologies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by January 16, 2026, to Brent Evans at brent.l.evans@nasa.gov or Jennifer Jones at jennifer.m.jones@nasa.gov, with responses limited to eight pages.

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    Brent Evans
    brent.l.evans@nasa.gov
    Jennifer Jones
    jennifer.m.jones@nasa.gov
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    ASTRO RFI 12082025.pdf
    NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for In-Space Manufacturing-Advanced Space Technologies for Resilient Operations (ISM-ASTRO). This RFI seeks industry feedback on advancing in-space manufacturing, particularly metallic manufacturing methods, for sustained presence in Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. NASA is interested in autonomous and limited human-input ISM, recycling, electronics, modeling, and verification technologies. The objective is to define the current state of ISM, identify mission infusion points aligning with commercial plans, and determine near-term actions to advance these methods. Responses will inform a potential future opportunity for ISM-related missions, payloads, or demonstrations. NASA requests information on end-to-end ISM services, required NASA support, implementation risks by FY2028, applicable standards, host system capabilities, intended applications, barriers to implementation, previous experience, and interest in future proposals. Responses are due by January 16, 2026.
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