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Light Detection and Ranging Sensor for OSAM-1 Mission

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RFI-GSFC-OSAM1-2023Federal

Submission Closed08/30/2023, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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Place of Performance

MD

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OSAM-1 LIDAR Sensor Request for Information

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 14

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Response DeadlineAug 30

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Submission Closed

08/30/2023, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Office AddressGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

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Bianca Peters

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Ross Henry

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Full Description

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Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is hereby soliciting information regarding potential sources for a new procurement of LIDAR sensors for the On Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (OSAM-1) Mission. GSFC is seeking a flight proven LIDAR design with low non-reoccurring engineering (NRE) to deliver flight units. OSAM-1 will launch the Space Vehicle (SV) into low Earth orbit with a goal of capturing the Landsat 7 (LS7) satellite and refueling its propellant tanks with enough fuel to extend its operational life. Additionally, it has a goal to demonstrate the robotic assembly, and manufacturing of new structures in space. The rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) subsystem of OSAM-1 is responsible for safely moving the SV to a prescribed relative position and orientation for autonomous robotic capture of LS7. RPO utilizes inertial and relative sensors to complete the rendezvous. The LIDAR is a key relative sensor. See attachment "OSAM-1 Lidar RFI 8-14-23" for the information requested and the instructions for response submittal.

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