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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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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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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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Entry Systems Modeling (ESM) Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Cutting edge customer driven research in two areas: Aerosciences, including the completion and delivery of two new aerothermal CFD codes, a first ever validated shock... -
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Microfluidic Extraction of DNA for Identification of Unknown organisms in Microgravity Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Expanding human spaceflight beyond low-Earth orbit poses significant technological challenges. One of these challenges is environmental monitoring, specifically the... -
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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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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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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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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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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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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... -
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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... -
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Rapid Advanced Heliocentric Mission Design for L3, L4, L5, NEO Rendezvous, Capture, Sample Return Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
Provide fast, new capability for Loose SmallSat Constellation with solar sail and impulsive propulsion to nonlinear heliocentric orbits, high inclination, low energy... -
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Coiled Brine Recovery Assembly (CoBRA) Project
National Aeronautics and Space Administration —
The Coiled Brine Recovery Assembly (CoBRA) project will result in a proof-of-concept demonstration for a lightweight, compact, affordable, regenerable and disposable...