In-space Servicing, Assembly, & Manufacturing: Factories-in-Space for Space 2.0

Presented by The College of Engineering and Computing
Harry William Lee Porth Distinguished Lecture Dr. Ajay P. Malshe

Space 2.0 is a promising frontier for scientific
exploration and the advancement of commerce, security, and
technology. To effectively harness this potential, it is imperative
to establish a multifunctional, resilient, and sustainable
infrastructure that enables the maintenance and production
of space-based systems. This capability is a driver for mission
success in orbit and for interplanetary travel to other celestial
bodies. Central to this infrastructure is the establishment of
orbital and extra-terrestrial manufacturing facilities, referred
to as ‘factories-in-space’ (FiS), which serve as critical nodes in
the supply chain for the servicing, assembly, and production of
systems essential for space-based operations. This infrastructure
also calls for a trained workforce for equitable space. This talk
introduces a thought framework for understanding the key
principles and design considerations underpinning FiS.
October 19th | 3:00PM
Reception to follow
Hasselmann House Grand Hall
Presented by The College of Engineering and Computing
Harry William Lee Porth Distinguished Lecture
Member NAE, F.AAAS, F.ASM, F.ASME, F.CIRP, F.InstP, F.NAI
R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Co-Director, XMO, eXcellence in Manufacturing and Operations (a Purdue Initiative)
Inaugural Director, Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL)
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, U.S.A.

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