NASA’s New Vision and Technology Focus Why it Matters to You

Presented by: Ken Dozier Date:

May 25, 2005

U S C E N G I N E E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y T R A N S F E R C E N T E R

A N A S A R E G I O N A L T E C H N O L O G Y T R A N S F E R C E N T E R

h t t p : / / w w w . u s c . e d u / g o / t t c

The Vision for Space Exploration

•

Objectives

• Implement a sustained and affordable human and robotic program • Extend human presence across the solar system and beyond • Develop supporting innovative technologies, knowledge, and infrastructures • Promote international and commercial participation in exploration •

Major Milestones

• 2008: Initial flight test of CEV • 2008: Launch first lunar robotic orbiter • 2009-2010: Robotic mission to lunar surface • 2011 First Unmanned CEV flight • 2014: First crewed CEV flight • 2012-2015: Jupiter Icy Moon Orbiter (JIMO)/Prometheus • 2015-2020: First human mission to the Moon Source: Neville I. Marzwell, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Technology Infusion

•

Satellites and rovers

• Reduced mass and volume • Reduced power requirements • Increased capability, multifunctionality •

Vehicles and habitats

• Reduced mass • High strength • Thermal and radiation protection • Self-healing, self-diagnostic • Multifunctionality • Improved durability • Environmental resistance (dust, atmosphere, radiation) •

EVA Suits

• Reduced mass • Increased functionality and mobility • Thermal and radiation protection • Environmental resistance Source: Neville I. Marzwell, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

ICP and BAA Technology Areas

TRL 5 by completion in 2008 Advanced Space Technologies Program

• Advanced Studies, Concepts & Tools • Advanced Materials & Structural Concepts • Communications, Computing, Electronics & Imaging • Software, Intelligent Systems & Modeling • Power, Propulsion & Chemical Systems

TRL 6 by completion in 2008 Technology Maturation Program

• High Energy Space Systems Technology • Advanced Space Systems and Platform Technology • Advanced Space Operations Technology • Lunar & Planetary Surface Operations Technology • In-Space Tech Experiments

Partnerships

Teaming Wins Awards

• Awards made in mid to late 2004 • Common feature of award winners is teaming arrangement between a NASA center and an industry or academic partner • Future BAAs will also stress the importance of partnering on proposals

Industry-Led Infusion through NASA IPP

• NASA IPP plans to implement a cost sharing program for dual-use technology development • FWRTTC can facilitate connections with appropriate NASA center technical personnel