What is In Space Production Applications?
Ensuring U.S. leadership of in-space manufacturing in low Earth orbit by enabling the use of the ISS National Laboratory to demonstrate the production of advanced materials and products for terrestrial markets.
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Technological innovations make headlines every day, and NASA’s In Space Production Applications (InSPA) Portfolio of awards are driving these innovations into the future.
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Applications Within Reach
After four decades of microgravity research, NASA and the ISS National Lab have identified numerous applications that are within reach for NASA’s In Space Production Applications (InSPA) portfolio.
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Best Practices
Where applicable, proposers should consider the following best practices and considerations when developing implementation strategies, schedules, and cost estimates for the purposes of ensuring mission success. Note that the details of this list are not listed in order of priority.
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Solicitations
NASA and the ISS National Laboratory are collaborating on a strategy and set of recommended targets for rapid development of In Space Production Applications (InSPA) over the next ten years, with concentration on accelerating carefully selected concepts with the potential for a rapid return on investment.
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Contacts & FAQ’s
Points of contact information and frequently asked questions about In Space Production Applications located here.
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The Benefits of Microgravity (μg)
International Space Station-applied research and development shows that microgravity can assist in the development of next generation materials in multiple…
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NASA Implementation Strategy
NASA’s In Space Production Applications (InSPA) implementation strategy consists of a multi-phase award process to demonstrate proof-of-concept, advance to high production quality, and ultimately to achieve scalability on a commercial low-Earth orbit destination.
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InSPA Inter-Agency Collaboration Goals
NASA knows it takes a village to make commercial manufacturing in space a reality. NASA is collaborating with experts from…
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Previous NASA Awards
As of spring 2023, NASA has invested greater than $60M in more than twenty In Space Production Applications (InSPA) awards to U.S. entities seeking to demonstrate the production of advanced materials and products on the International Space Station.
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