Advanced additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have the potential to change the way in which satellites and
spacecraft are deployed in orbit by removing traditional launch constraints, whether faring volume or launch loads,
and allowing space structures to become larger, lighter and more capable with integrated features. These same
approaches may also be exploited for on-orbit servicing, thereby potentially extending the operable lifetime of space
infrastructure and increasing cost effectiveness.
This paper will provide an overview of the key issues associated with on-orbit manufacturing and discuss the use of
AM technologies and investigate the next wave of emerging space technologies enabled by on-orbit manufacturing