The growing population of objects in Low Earth Orbit intensifies collision exposure and orbital congestion. The Orbital Factory Module (OFM) addresses this by transforming inactive spacecraft and space debris into valuable resources through In-Space Manufacturing (ISAM). This simulator enables a Circular Space Economy guided by intelligent agents and strict sustainability principles.
Utilizes global orbital population models to identify priority zones with high collision activity, managing fleet deployment, target selection, and capture scheduling to maximize environmental benefit.
Simulates the internal OFM processing chain—from airlock intake and cleaning to additive manufacturing and quality assurance—tracking material flow, energy consumption, degradation, and circularity yield.
Orchestrates operational decisions by balancing competing environmental, technological, governance, and operational agents to guide fleet expansion.
Detailed capabilities and technical specifications developed for this mission.
Integrates macro-level orbital debris tracking with micro-level factory operations, providing an end-to-end evaluation of how capture logistics impact long-term orbital safety and resource recovery.
Adapts processing requirements, energy demands, and quality constraints based on feedstock categories, supporting polymeric (e.g., PET from MLI), metallic, and composite debris materials.
Incorporates calibrated timing and delta-v constraints for rendezvous and proximity operations, adapting strategies for deployable nets, harpoon cables, or robotic arms based on target size.