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Human Robotic Systems (HRS): Controlling Robots over Time Delay Element
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
This element involves the development of software that enables easier commanding of a wide range of NASA relevant robots through the Robot Application Programming... -
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Development of Organic FET (OFET)-Based Flexible Integrated Controller for Deformable Mirrors Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The goal is to complete process development to make OFET’s on flexible substrates compatible with ultra-lightweight deformable mirrors and to demonstrate... -
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Propulsive Descent Technologies (PDT): Original Content Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Future missions to Mars require landed mass that exceeds the capability of current entry, descent, and landing technology. New technology and techniques are... -
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Use of the Operational Air Quality Monitor (AQM) for In-Flight Water Testing Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Currently, the Air Quality Monitor (AQM) on-board ISS provides specific information for a number of target compounds in the air. However, there is a significant... -
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Center Independent Research & Developments: JSC IRAD Program
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
JSC provides and applies its preeminent capabilities in science and technology to develop, operate, and integrate human exploration missions. The center... -
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Autonomous Deep-Space Optical Navigation Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Every one of the future exploration architectures being considered by NASA have, at their core, the need to rendezvous and dock with other vehicles or bodies. ... -
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SBIR/STTR Programs
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The NASA SBIR and STTR programs fund the research, development, and demonstration of innovative technologies that fulfill NASA needs as described in the annual... -
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Space Technology Research Grants Program
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The Space Technology Research Grants Program will accelerate the development of "push" technologies to support the future space science and exploration... -
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Human Robotic Systems (HRS): Robonaut 2 Technologies Element
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The goal of the Robonaut 2 (R2) Technology Project Element within Human Robotic Systems (HRS) is to developed advanced technologies for infusion into the Robonaut 2... -
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Direct Energy Conversion for Nuclear Propulsion at Low Specific Mass Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Low specific mass (< 3 kg/kW) in-space electric power and propulsion can drastically alter the paradigm for exploration of the Solar System, changing human... -
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Free Form Mirrors for Ultra Compact High Speed Optical Systems Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
This task is to collaboratively design and fabricate the free-form WIRIS telescope primary mirror with our partner Zygo as a technology demonstration. Fabricating the... -
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Rapid Electrochemical Detection and Identification of Microbiological and Chemical Contaminants for Manned Spaceflight Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
A great deal of effort has gone into the development of point-of-use methods to meet the challenge of rapid bacterial identification for both environmental monitoring... -
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High Thrust-Density Electrostaic Engines Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
These issues are addressable by: increasing the thrust, power, and thrust-to-power ratio capability of EP systems; reducing the non-recurring engineering systems... -
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Q-thruster Breadboard Campaign Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Q-thruster technology is a mission enabling form of electric propulsion and is already being traded by NASA's Concept Architecture Team (CAT) & Human Space... -
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Real-Time Structural Overload Control via Control Allocation Optimization Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
This control methodology utilizes real-time vehicle structural load and shape measurements to actively respond to and protect against vehicle damage due to... -
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Fabrication Of Hybird Gas Turbine Disk Material System By Additive Manufacturing Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
AM offers the potential to be revolutionary for GRC hybrid disk concept as it: i) bypasses joining through direct deposition or “building” of the PX bore... -
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Carbon Nanotube Multifunctional Tendons for Tensegrity Robots Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Tensegrity robots have attracted considerable attention for use in planetary exploration missions because they can be stowed into relatively small volumes before... -
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Expandable Variable-Autonomy Architecture Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Effective multi-level autonomous piloting systems require integration with safety-critical functions. The Expandable Variable-Autonomy... -
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Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF Program
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Funds are distributed to each NASA Center to support emerging technologies and creative initiatives that leverage Center talent and capabilities. NASA scientists and... -
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Human Robotic Systems (HRS): Robotic ISRU Acquisition Element
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
During 2014, the Robotic ISRU Resource Acquisition project element will develop two technologies: Exploration Ground Data Systems (xGDS)Sample Acquisition on...