Morgan E. Lange

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Morgan E. Lange is a pioneering researcher in the field of autonomous space systems, with a primary focus on on-orbit diagnostics and spacecraft operations. Their major contribution is the conceptualization and development of the Autonomous Mobile On-orbit Diagnostic System (AMODS), an innovative framework that utilizes CubeSats to perform autonomous inspections of conventional spacecraft. This work, detailed in their 2016 paper "AMODS: Autonomous mobile on-orbit diagnostic system," proposes a multiple CubeSat arrangement with a self-propelled transport unit, offering a cost-effective and scalable solution for space asset maintenance. Lange further advanced this concept in their 2017 paper "Leveraging the Autonomous Mobile On-Orbit Diagnostic System to Initiate a Doctrinal Shift in Spacecraft Operations," arguing for a fundamental change in how spacecraft are managed and serviced. Although the citation counts for these works are modest (3 and 2 citations respectively), their significance lies in laying the groundwork for a paradigm shift in space operations—moving from reactive repairs to proactive, autonomous diagnostics. Lange’s research, conducted at the United States Naval Academy, represents a forward-thinking approach to extending spacecraft lifespan and reducing reliance on human intervention in orbit.