Joerg Kreisel

About

Joerg Kreisel is a pioneering figure in the field of space robotics and on-orbit servicing (OOS), whose work has fundamentally reshaped how the space industry thinks about satellite longevity and space sustainability. His seminal 2008 paper, "The case for robotic on-orbit servicing of spacecraft: Spacecraft reliability is a myth," with 143 citations, challenged the traditional paradigm of building expendable satellites, arguing instead for a future where spacecraft are routinely serviced, refueled, and repaired in orbit. Kreisel’s research spans the technical, economic, and policy dimensions of OOS, including active space debris removal and commercial servicing architectures. He is the driving force behind the iBOSS project and its intelligent Space System Interface (iSSI), a fully modular coupling kit that enables on-orbit assembly, servicing, and manufacturing (OSAM). This technology was successfully demonstrated on the International Space Station in 2022-2023, marking a major milestone for modular space infrastructure. Kreisel’s work provides the foundational blueprint for a sustainable, economically viable space ecosystem—one where satellites are no longer single-use assets but part of a reusable, serviceable orbital infrastructure.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The case for robotic on-orbit servicing of spacecraft: Spacecraft reliability is a myth

   143 citations · 2008
2. 2
   On-Orbit Servicing (OOS): Issues & Commercial Implications

   4 citations · 2003
3. 3
   A Fully-Modular Coupling Kit Enabling OSAM, Exploration and Beyond: iSSI - The intelligent Space System Interface by iBOSS

   3 citations · 2021
4. 4
   The iSSI (intelligent Space System Interface) Modular Coupling Supporting Modular Architectures and ISAM Development Across the Board

   2 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Economic Approach for Active Space Debris Removal Services

   2 citations · 2010

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