A.N. Chamos

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A.N. Chamos is a leading figure in the emerging field of In-Space Manufacturing, Assembly, and Refuelling (ISMAR), a domain poised to revolutionize how we build and maintain orbital infrastructure. Their research spearheads the transition from Earth-built satellites to a new paradigm where structures are directly fabricated and assembled in orbit using advanced robotics, autonomy, and modular systems. Chamos’s most influential work is anchored in the PERIOD project, where they serve as a key investigator. Their 2023 paper, "Outcomes of the PERIOD project on In-Space Manufacturing, Assembly and Refuelling Technologies," with 7 citations, provides a critical synthesis of the project's technological breakthroughs, detailing how robotic precision and autonomous control can overcome the constraints of traditional launch. Complementing this, their 2022 study, "PERIOD – PERASPERA In-Orbit Demonstration," with 6 citations, maps the pathway from laboratory concepts to viable commercial applications, highlighting the vast market potential for on-orbit services. Together, these contributions establish Chamos as a pivotal architect of the ISMA paradigm, demonstrating how in-orbit assembly can reduce costs, extend satellite lifespans, and enable larger, more complex space structures—work that is foundational for the future of sustainable space exploration.

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1. 1
   Outcomes of the PERIOD project on In-Space Manufacturing, Assembly and Refuelling Technologies

   7 citations · 2023
2. 2
   PERIOD – PERASPERA In-Orbit Demonstration toward the transition into the in-space services, assembly and manufacturing paradigm

   6 citations · 2022

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