New AIAA Standard Issued for Public Review Written 27 February 2025
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AIAA S-158, Prepared Free-Flyer Capture and Release, has been issued for public review.
This document describes best practices, functional requirements, operational requirements, and norms for the design, testing, and operations of prepared Free-Flyer Capture between Servicing Spacecraft and a Client Space Object. The intent is to ensure safe and reliable operations for prepared in-space capture, and to lay the foundation for future standards for prepared capture interfaces.
The public review deadline is 14 April 2025. For a copy of the draft, submissions of public review comments, or questions, contact Nick Tongson .