Session
Technical Session V: Standards and Modularity
Abstract
SUMO (Space Universal Modular Architecture) is an effort to improve space system affordability and support innovation across the Space Industry. The approach focuses on modular architectures and industry led development of common interface and qualification standards. SUMO is transitioning from the government led (industry informed) analysis and planning phase to an industry led (government facilitated) implementation and execution phase. The government facilitation is conducted by an Integrated Transition Team co-chaired by NASA, NRO and SMC. The paper begins with a discussion of the motivation for SUMO, and its rich heritage of prior government and industry investments. That is followed by a presentation of the highlights of the SUMO Transition Plan and associated outreach and validation activities. The paper concludes with an update on the implementation and execution activities including highlights and key findings from the March 2014 SUMO Workshop and the June 2014 Consolidated Space Industry Standards (CSIS) Workshop, and a discussion of SUMO’s implications and opportunities for the Small Satellite community.
Presentation
SUMO: Progress and Prospects
SUMO (Space Universal Modular Architecture) is an effort to improve space system affordability and support innovation across the Space Industry. The approach focuses on modular architectures and industry led development of common interface and qualification standards. SUMO is transitioning from the government led (industry informed) analysis and planning phase to an industry led (government facilitated) implementation and execution phase. The government facilitation is conducted by an Integrated Transition Team co-chaired by NASA, NRO and SMC. The paper begins with a discussion of the motivation for SUMO, and its rich heritage of prior government and industry investments. That is followed by a presentation of the highlights of the SUMO Transition Plan and associated outreach and validation activities. The paper concludes with an update on the implementation and execution activities including highlights and key findings from the March 2014 SUMO Workshop and the June 2014 Consolidated Space Industry Standards (CSIS) Workshop, and a discussion of SUMO’s implications and opportunities for the Small Satellite community.
