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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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marshallMarshall Space Flight Center
Science and Technology Office
5th Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium
Human and Robotic Exploration Panel
October 16, 2012
Dr. Daniel Schumacher
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Game Changing Development
Science Instrument Mgmt
Small Spacecraft TechnologyDevelopment
TechnologyTransfer
Centennial Challenges
Heliophysics &Planetary Science
Astrophysics
Earth Science
X-Ray & Cryogenic Facility
(XRCF) Test
Corky Clinton, PhDDeputy Manager
Daniel Schumacher, PhDManager
Science Research OfficeJim Spann, PhD
Science Research OfficeJim Spann, PhD
Technology Development & Transfer OfficeDan Dorney, PhD
Technology Development & Transfer OfficeDan Dorney, PhD
Flight Programs & Partnerships Office
Flight Programs & Partnerships Office
Space Launch Systems Office
Space Launch Systems Office
Center ManagementCenter Management
Science & Technology Office
Science & Technology Office
Chandra & JWST
Management
Science and SpaceTechnology Projects Office
Keith Hefner
Science and SpaceTechnology Projects Office
Keith Hefner
Organizational Structure
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Melissa McGrath, PhDSr. Science Advisor
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Organizational Factoids
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PORTFOLIO INCLUDES OVER 55 PROGRAMS/ PROJECTS
INCLUDES ~110 CIVILIANS AND ~90 CONTRACTORS
PROJECTS RANGE FROM PRE-PHASE A TO PHASE E
EACH PROJECT ACCOUNTS FOR <$100K TO $1B
INCLUDES WORK FROM THREE OF NASA’S FOURMISSION DIRECTORATES
40% OF NASA-EMPLOYED SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS HOLD DOCTORATE DEGREES
Science
&Technology
Factoids
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Deep Space Environments
Furthering our understanding and helping us to better
prepare for the environments and properties found
beyond LEO destinations.
� Examining geological
processes in planetary
samples
� Actively engaged in
planning operations for
Mars Exploration Rovers
� Developing Mars
atmospheric models
� Studying space radiation
environments and effects
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Transportation and Related Technologies
Enabling future missions beyond LEO through the use
of advanced technologies that improve performance
and reduce mission costs.
� Development of the Space
Launch System (SLS)
� Developing a concept for a Mars-
destined, crewed landing vehicle
� Working on advanced, high-
energy solar electric propulsion
� Developing advanced nuclear
thermal propulsion technologies
� Working on state-of-the-art
chemical propulsion technologies
� Developing advanced cryogenics
Solar Electric
Propulsion
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
ChemicalPropulsion
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Robotic Technology Demonstrations
Advancing robotic technologies necessary for missions
beyond LEO via successful technology
demonstrations.
� Development of the Mighty
Eagle Robotic Lander
� Demonstrating automated
rendezvous technology
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www. nasa.gov
Questions?
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