UK Space Agency Explores In-Orbit Servicing Capabilities
The UK Space Agency is reaching out to industry for ideas on developing a local in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing capability. The agency is particularly interested in concepts for performing rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking in space. This initiative is part of the UK’s efforts to build out its space capabilities and could have significant implications for the global space industry. The UK Space Agency’s plans were first reported by Aviation Week.