A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program
Title | A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 154 |
Release | 2009-01-29 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309125839 |
In January 2004, President George W. Bush announced the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE), which instructed NASA to "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," among other objectives. As acknowledged in the VSE, significant technology development will be necessary to accomplish the goals it articulates. NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program (ETDP) is designed to support, develop, and ultimately provide the necessary technologies to meet the goals of the VSE. This book, a review of the ETDP, is broadly supportive of the intent and goals of the VSE, and finds the ETDP is making progress towards the stated goals of technology development. However, the ETDP is operating within significant constraints which limit its ability to successfully accomplish those goals-the still dynamic nature of the Constellation Program requirements, the constraints imposed by a limited budget, the aggressive time scale of early technology deliverables, and the desire to fully employ the NASA workforce.
A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program
Title | A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program PDF eBook |
Author | Committee to Review NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program |
Publisher | |
Pages | 154 |
Release | 2008-12-29 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780309384018 |
In January 2004, President George W. Bush announced the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE), which instructed NASA to "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," among other objectives. As acknowledged in the VSE, significant technology development will be necessary to accomplish the goals it articulates. NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program (ETDP) is designed to support, develop, and ultimately provide the necessary technologies to meet the goals of the VSE. This book, a review of the ETDP, is broadly supportive of the intent and goals of the VSE, and finds the ETDP is making progress towards the stated goals of technology development. However, the ETDP is operating within significant constraints which limit its ability to successfully accomplish those goals-the still dynamic nature of the Constellation Program requirements, the constraints imposed by a limited budget, the aggressive time scale of early technology deliverables, and the desire to fully employ the NASA workforce.
Enabling the Space Exploration Initiative: NASA's Exploration Technology Program in Space Power
Title | Enabling the Space Exploration Initiative: NASA's Exploration Technology Program in Space Power PDF eBook |
Author | Gary L. Bennett |
Publisher | |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Lunar bases |
ISBN |
Enabling the Space Exploration Initative [sic]
Title | Enabling the Space Exploration Initative [sic] PDF eBook |
Author | |
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Pages | |
Release | 1992 |
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Enabling the Space Exploration Initiative
Title | Enabling the Space Exploration Initiative PDF eBook |
Author | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 2018-07-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781722202354 |
Space power requirements for Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) are reviewed, including the results of a NASA 90-day study and reports by the National Research Council, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), NASA, the Advisory Committee on the Future of the U.S. Space Program, and the Synthesis Group. The space power requirements for the SEI robotic missions, lunar spacecraft, Mars spacecraft, and human missions are summarized. Planning for exploration technology is addressed, including photovoltaic, chemical and thermal energy conversion; high-capacity power; power and thermal management for the surface, Earth-orbiting platform and spacecraft; laser power beaming; and mobile surface systems. Bennett, Gary L. and Cull, Ronald C. Unspecified Center ...
Strengthening NASA's Technology Development Programs
Title | Strengthening NASA's Technology Development Programs PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007). Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics |
Publisher | |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN |
Life and Physical Sciences Research for a New Era of Space Exploration
Title | Life and Physical Sciences Research for a New Era of Space Exploration PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 46 |
Release | 2010-08-23 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309157129 |
In response to requests from Congress, NASA asked the National Research Council to undertake a decadal survey of life and physical sciences in microgravity. Developed in consultation with members of the life and physical sciences communities, the guiding principle for the study is to set an agenda for research for the next decade that will allow the use of the space environment to solve complex problems in life and physical sciences so as to deliver both new knowledge and practical benefits for humankind as we become a spacefaring people. The project's statement of task calls for delivery of two books-an interim report and a final survey report. Although the development of specific recommendations is deferred until the final book, this interim report does attempt to identify programmatic needs and issues to guide near-term decisions that are critical to strengthening the organization and management of life and physical sciences research at NASA.