Annelies Ampe

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Annelies Ampe is a leading figure in the emerging field of In-Space Services, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM), a domain poised to revolutionize how humanity builds and maintains infrastructure beyond Earth. Her research focuses on transitioning from traditional Earth-built satellites to a new paradigm of direct on-orbit construction using advanced robotics, autonomy, and modular systems. As the driving force behind the PERIOD project (PERASPERA In-Orbit Demonstration), Ampe has been instrumental in demonstrating the technical and economic viability of assembling and refueling spacecraft in orbit. Her most cited work, "Outcomes of the PERIOD project on In-Space Manufacturing, Assembly and Refuelling Technologies" (2023, 7 citations), and its predecessor (2022, 6 citations), outline a clear roadmap for this transformative shift, highlighting significant market potential and operational advantages. By championing these technologies, Ampe is laying the groundwork for a sustainable, scalable orbital ecosystem, enabling everything from large-scale space telescopes to deep-space missions that can be assembled and serviced in situ, rather than being constrained by launch vehicle fairings.

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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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