In-Space Developmental Test Persistent Platform at the U.S. Space Force

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Source: https://media.defense.gov/2023/Dec/07/2003354233/-1/-1/0/230103-X-KD758-1001.JPG

Presented: November 13, 2024 12:00 pm (ET)
Presented by: Dr. Roberta M. Ewart

To accelerate new technology development, overcome the technical readiness levels 4‒7 “Valley of Death,” and reduce acquisition cost, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) started an In-Space Developmental Test (iSDT) initiative, which is also called Advanced Space-Based Testbed (XST) in its realization form.  This test-persistent platform is unmanned, highly autonomous, and capable of in-space assembly morphing in shape and in-space servicing to accommodate as many test payloads as possible.

This webinar will cover the following topics:

  • Architecture, requirements, and operational concepts of the iSDT
  • Potential test candidates
  • XST modeling
  • A sample test plan
  • A tentative launch schedule

Note: Registration is not required for this webinar. To access the webinar, simply click the link below at the scheduled day/time.

https://dtic.webex.com/dtic/j.php?MTID=m07d9b62bec93a50f482adc7891215db5

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