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Start Here for Space: On-orbit servicing, assembly, manufacturing

Originally aired on: August 3, 2021

Rachel McNeal from Maxar discusses on orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. She’ll provide a background of satellite servicing history in the U.S. and outline some current missions. She will also explain the policy and regulatory landscape and share insights on why servicing and assembly matters. It was a hot topic at the 2023 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.

https://www.satelliteconfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CONFERS-Guiding-Principles_7Nov18.pdf

https://www.satelliteconfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CONFERS_Operating_Practices.pdf

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/astronauts-robots-and-the-history-of-fixing-and-building-things-in-space

https://www.darpa.mil/program/robotic-servicing-of-geosynchronous-satellites 

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Rachel McNeal is a Manager of Government Relations at Maxar Technologies. In this role, Rachel is responsible for the company’s national security portfolio including managing relationships with Congress, representing the company with trade associations, as well as advocating for programs and public policies.

Rachel McNeal

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