- NASA has canceled the multibillion-dollar OSAM-1 mission, citing technical, cost, and schedule challenges.
- The project, initially focused on a refueling demonstration, expanded to include in-orbit assembly with the addition of the Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robot (SPIDER).
- Congress allocated nearly $1.5 billion for the mission, which faced continual delays and cost overruns since 2016.
- The mission, managed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, was supported by key figures like former Sen. Barbara Mikulski.
- The satellite servicing market has evolved, with companies now focusing on alternative methods like satellite life extension and fuel depots in orbit.
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