h t t p : / / w w w . u s c . e d u / g o / t t c NASA’s New Vision and Technology Focus Why it Matters to You Introduce myself. 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 Increased functionality and mobility 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