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NASA Institute of Advanced Concepts Fellows Meeting16 March 2005
Dr. Chris MooreExploration Systems Mission DirectorateNASA Headquarters
Exploration Systems Research & Technology
Nation’s Vision for Space Exploration
Implement a sustained and affordable human and robotic program to explore the solar system and beyond
Extend human presence across the solar system, starting with a human return to the Moon by the year 2020, in preparation for human exploration of Mars and other destinations;
Develop the innovative technologies, knowledge, and infrastructures both to explore and to support decisions about the destinations for human exploration; and
Promote international and commercial participation in exploration to further U.S. scientific, security, and economic interests.
THE FUNDAMENTAL GOAL OF THIS VISION IS TO ADVANCE U.S. SCIENTIFIC, SECURITY, AND ECONOMIC INTEREST THROUGH A ROBUST
SPACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM
Key Elements of the Nation’s Vision
• 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
Exploration Systems Spiral Objectives
• Spiral 1 (2008-2014)– Provide precursor robotic exploration of the lunar environment – Deliver a lunar capable human transportation system for test and
checkout in low Earth orbit
• Spiral 2 (2015-2020)– Execute extended duration human lunar exploration missions – Extend precursor robotic technology demonstrations at Mars
• Spiral 3 (2020-TBD)– Execute a long-duration human lunar exploration campaign using
the moon as a testbed to demonstrate systems (e.g., Lander, habitation, surface power) for future deployment at Mars
• Spiral 4 (~2025-TBD)– Execute human exploration missions to the vicinity of Mars
• Spiral 5 (~2030-TBD)– Execute initial human Mars surface exploration missions
Exploration Systems Mission DirectorateOrganization
Research & Technology
Development
for Exploration SystemsDevelopment Programs Division
CEV
Space TransSystemsSupporting
Surface Systems
SupportingIn-space Systems
HubbleServiceMission
ConstellationSystems
Exploration SystemsResearch & Tech
Human SystemResearch & Tech
TransitionPrograms Advanced Systems
& Technology
Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter
Nuclear Technology & Demonstration
(Project Prometheus)
X-37
DART
OSP
NGLT
Exploration Systems Mission Directorate
Requirements Division
Business Operations Division
ESR&T Strategic Technology/Systems Model
Basic Research
Flight Mission
(e.g., Lunar Orbiter Mission)
System Test, Launch & Mission Operations
System/ Subsystem Development
Technology Demonstration
Technology Development
Research to Prove Feasibility
Basic Technology Research
Technology MaturationCapability-
Focused Technologyand Demo Programs
“Applications Pull”
e.g., SMD, NSF, NIH
e.g., ESMD,Other Agencies
e.g., ESMD, SMD &Other Agencies(Mission-Unique)
e.g., SOMD, SMD Specific Flight
Missions…
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TRL 8TRL 8
TRL 7TRL 7
TRL 6TRL 6
TRL 5TRL 5
TRL 4TRL 4
TRL 3TRL 3
TRL 2TRL 2
TRL 1 TRL 1
Advanced Space
Technology Research“Technology& Knowledge
Push”
System DevelopmentProjects & Programs
(e.g., CEV, Lunar Orbiter)
e.g., ESMD, SMDSpecific Flight System
Ø-C/D Projects
ESR&T OrganizationHeadquarters Office
Explorations Systems Research & Technology
Program Integration
Advanced Space Technology Program
Advanced Studies, Concepts and Tools R&T Program
Advanced Materials & Structural Concepts R&T Program
Communications, Computing, Electronics & Imaging R&T Progr
Software, Intelligent Systems & Modeling R&T Program
Power, Propulsion & Chemical Systems R&T Program
Technology Maturation Program
High Energy Space Systems Technology Demos Program
Advanced Space Systems & Platform Tech Demos Program
Advanced Space Operations Technology Demos Program
Lunar & Planetary Surface Ops Technology Demos Program
In-Space Technology Experiments Program (IN-STEP)
Innovative Partnerships Program
Small Business Innovative Research
Small Technology Transfer Research
Technology Transfer Partnerships
University-Led Partnerships
Industry-Led Partnerships
Organized by Discipline, Emphasizing the Longer-term
Organized by Functional-Area, Emphasizing Technology
Validation
Organized by Program Function, Emphasizing Types of
Relationships
Exploration Systems Research & TechnologyInvestment “Balance” - 2 Views
ESR&T Strategic Focus: TIMEFRAME(By which Technology
Must be Proven)
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Timeframe (When Maturity Must be “Proven”)
Next 3 Years
Next 6 Years Next 9
Years Next 12 Years
ESR&T Strategic Focus: IMPACT
(of the Technology Expected to be Seen in
Missions/Systems)
$
Scale of Impact (What Influence Will the Technology Have, if “Proven”)
Sub-system Level
System-of-Systems
Level (Architecture)
“Definition of Goals” Level
15+ Years
Advanced Space Technologies ProgramElement Programs
Advanced Studies, Concepts, & ToolsRevolutionary exploration system concepts and architectures; technology assessments to identify and prioritize mission enabling technologies; advanced engineering tools for systems analysis and reducing mission risk; exploratory research and development of emerging technologies with high potential payoff.
Advanced Materials & Structural ConceptsDevelopment of high-performance materials for vehicle structures, propulsion systems, and spacesuits; structural concepts for modular assembly of space infrastructure; lightweight deployable and inflatable structures; highly integrated structural systems for reducing launch mass and volume.
Communications, Computing, Electronics, and ImagingDevelopment of advanced space communications and networking technology; high-performance computers and computing architectures for space systems and data analysis; low-power electronics to enable operations in extreme environments; imaging sensors for machine vision systems and the characterization of planetary resources.
Power, Propulsion, & Chemical SystemsDevelopment of high-efficiency power generation, energy storage, and power management and distribution systems to provide abundant power for space and surface operations; advanced chemical and electrical space propulsion systems for exploration missions; chemical systems for the storage and handling of cryogens and other propellants; chemical systems for identifying, processing, and utilizing planetary resources.Software, Intelligent Systems, & ModelingDevelopment of reliable software and revolutionary computing algorithms; intelligent systems to enable human-robotic collaboration; intelligent and autonomous systems for robotic exploration and to support human exploration; advanced modeling and simulation methods for engineering design and data analysis.
Advanced Studies, Concepts, & Tools (ASCT)Themes
Technology Systems AnalysisAdvanced Concepts
Technology DatabasesSystems Design & Engineering Analysis Tools
Exploration Systems Research & TechnologyNew Projects
• In August 2004, 48 new technology development projects led by the NASA Centers were competitively selected through Intramural Call for Proposals.
– Received over 1300 Notices of Intent outlining new ideas. – Awarded $573M over 4 years.
• In November 2004, 70 new technology development projects led by industry, academia, and other external organizations were competitively selected through Broad Agency Announcement.
– Received over 3700 Notices of Intent. – Awarded $1.1B over 4 years.
• Intramural and Extramural projects will be implemented in two phases:– Phase 1: Initial development in pilot projects lasting 1 year. Continuation
Review at end of Phase 1 to select projects that will proceed into Phase 2.– Phase 2: Full development projects lasting 3 years, delivering useful
technology products by 2009.
ESR&T Strategic Technical Challenges
Sustainable & AffordableVision for Space
Exploration
AffordableSystems & Operations
(Development, Ownership, Missions)
ReliableSystems & Operations
SafeHuman Operations
‘As Safe as Reasonably Achievable’
EffectiveMissions & Systems
Margins and Redundancy
Autonomy
ASARA Human Presence in Deep
Space
Modularity
Reusability
In-Space Assembly
Re-configurability (H/W, S/W, Systems)
Robotic Networks
Precise/ Repeatable Surface Target Access
Affordable Logistics Pre-Positioning
Energy-RichSystems and Missions
Data-Rich Virtual Presence
Space Resources Utilization
Affordable Launch of Cargo to LEO
Safe and Affordable Crew Space Access
Flexible & ExtensibleRobust in terms
of Policy, Adaptive to
Events
Cost-Effective Achievement of
Science Objectives
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Strategic Technical ChallengeModularity
Technologies System Concepts
Modular Systems
Autonomous Rendezvous & Docking
Modular outpost in lunar orbit
Mechanisms & Interconnects
Strategic Technical ChallengeIn-Space Assembly
Technologies System Concepts
Modular Structures
Advanced Manipulators & Telerobotics
Large space systems with capability for growth, maintenance, and reconfigurability
MicrospacecraftInspectors
Strategic Technical ChallengeAffordable Logistics Pre-Positioning
Technologies System Concepts
High Specific Power Solar Arrays
Electric Propulsion
Solar Electric Cargo Transfer Vehicles
Composite Cryotanks
Zero-Boil-Off Cryogen Storage In-Space
Propellant Depots
Strategic Technical ChallengeEnergy Rich Systems & Missions
Technologies System Concepts
Energy Storage
Solar & Nuclear Power Generation
High Energy Space Systems
Aero-Assist Systems
Chemical & Electric Propulsion
Strategic Technical ChallengeAutonomy
Technologies System Concepts
Intelligent Robotics
Multi-Agent Teaming
Autonomous & flexible exploration systems
Health Management Systems
Strategic Technical ChallengeSpace Resources Utilization
Technologies System Concepts
Regolith handling
Propellant & oxygen production
Sustainable lunar base
Common fuel rocket engines
Exploration Systems Mission DirectorateUpcoming Solicitations
• Issued RFP for Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) on March 1, 2005.
• RFP solicits proposals for preliminary design of CEV, and a flight test program to reduce risk by 2008.
• Planning a research and technology Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for May/June, 2005. BAA will solicit proposals for rapid maturation of critical technologies needed for Spirals 1 and 2.
• Solicitations can be found on the web at:http://exploration.nasa.gov
Summary
• The Advanced Space Technology Program is the front-end of the technology development pipeline that supplies new system concepts and technologies for future exploration missions.
• NIAC is the leading edge of advanced concepts development for the Advanced Space Technology Program.
• Technology development is guided by a set of Strategic Technical Challenges and target system concepts.
Human exploration of Jovian moons