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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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Amorphous Metals for Opto-Mechanical Fixtures and Mechanisms Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The new JPL Metallurgy Facility is a small-scale foundry-type laboratory with capabilities for fabricating new metal alloys and metal-matrix-composites, casting... -
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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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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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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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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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Space Mission Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The purpose of this project is to extend current ground-based Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) techniques to a long-duration, space-based tool to more effectively... -
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Testing a Novel Geopolymer Binder as a Refractory Material for Rocket Plume Environments at SSC Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The project involved the development and testing of a new alumina-silicate based multi-purpose, cost-effective, ‘green’ cementitious binder (geopolymer)... -
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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... -
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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): Extreme Terrain Mobility Element
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
During 2014, the Extreme Terrain Mobility project element is developing five technologies: Exoskeleton Development for ISS EvaluationExtreme Terrain Mobility... -
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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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Center Innovation Fund: KSC CIF Program
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Each individual NASA Center has full discretion on the use of the funds and the Center Chief Technologists coordinates a competitive process at their Center for the... -
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Developing Castable Metal Harmonic Drives Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
This effort utilizes the high elastic strain limit and net-shaped processing of metallic glasses to fabricate low-cost harmonic drives that outperform steel. ... -
Federal
Fabrication and Modeling of Carbon and Boron Nitride Nanotube Growth on Lightweight Substrates for Multi-Functional Composite Structures Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Specific objectives are: Develop the fabrication process for producing fuzzy fiber with desired carbon nanotube (CNT) length leveraging current... -
Federal
Advanced Radiation Protection (ARP): Advanced Radiation Protection Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The project is building the first prototype integrated system to mitigate solar event risk through probabilistic modeling, forecasting, and dose projection. This new... -
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Early Detection of Overheating Polytetrafluoroethylene Insulated Wires Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The objective of the proposed work is to develop a rapid time response diagnostic using a suite of instruments for the detection of... -
Federal
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... -
Federal
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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Advanced Space Power Systems (ASPS): Advanced Microelectromechanical (MEMs) Photovoltaic Systems (AMPS) Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Develop new cell and blanket technologies and manufacturing processes that reduce overall array costs •Cells: develop new cell technology comparable to SOA with...