Minoo N. DastoorChief TechnologistNASA, IPP Office

NASA Technology Landscape

PM ChallengeGalveston, Texas

February 9-10, 2010

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Technology in Extreme Environments

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Multifunctional Intelligence

Ultra-sensitive Signal capture

ExtremeRadiation

Resistance

MeteoriteImpact

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Resistance

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Extreme Temperature Resistance

• Lunar Surface: -233 °C to 123 °C

• Mars Surface: -87 °C to -5 °C

• Mission to Europa: 1-5 Mrads

• Highly electrostatic • Ultrafine • Human Habitats

• Voyager: Signal From 9.3 x 109mi

• Scientific Productivity • Human “Amplifiers” • IVHM

• Launch $ • Aeronautics Applications • Human Habitats

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Technology Drivers: Human Spaceflight

Cost

SafetyProductivity

• Radiation• Life Support• Counter Measures• Vehicle Health Mgmt.

• Human-Machine Symbiosis• Sensors/Nano-electronics/

Computing• Data Mining • Full Cells/Energy

Storage

• High Strength/Light Weight• Thermal Management• Multifunctionality

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HumanSpaceflight

• Entry, Descent, and Landing Technology

• Nuclear Propulsion and Power

• LOX-Methane Propulsion and Cryogenic Propellant Storage

• Closed-Loop Life Support

• Surface Mobility Systems

• In-Situ Resource Utilization Systems

• High Bandwidth Communications

• Radiation Protection

Examples of Critical Technology Needs: Human Spaceflight

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Space Operations Mission Directorate

Space ShuttleSpace

Communications

SpaceTransportation

International SpaceStation

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ISS Specifications

Orbital inclination/path51.6 degrees, covering 90% of the world’s population

Speed 28,000 kph, orbiting the Earth 16 times a day

AltitudeApproximately 370 km above the Earth

Assembly Complete DimensionsLength: 59 m Width: 108.5 mWeight: 419,573 kgVolume: 963 cubic meters

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International Space Station Overview

Salient Features Complex of research laboratories in low Earth

orbit (LEO) in which U.S. and international astronauts conduct scientific and technological investigations in a space environment

International Partnership including ESA, CSA, JAXA and RSA

Heavily dependent on crew and cargo transportation by multiple capabilities from several countries

Objectives Support scientific research for human space

exploration and other activities requiring the unique attributes of humans in space

Consistent with the Vision for Space Exploration, ISS research is focused on science and technology development that will prepare human explorers to travel beyond LEO

Advance the international collaboration of peaceful human space flight endeavors

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Partners: Canadian Space Agency

European Space Agency

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

National Aeronautics andSpace Administration

Russian Federal Space Agency

Destiny Columbus Kibo

Science Modules

Overarching Constraints:• Up Mass• Down Mass

• Power• Crew Time

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Technology Challenges/Priorities: SOMD

Space Communications

• Optical Communication

• Spacecraft RF Technology

• Antenna Array Transmit Technology

• Programmable Communication System

Space Transportation

• Automated Optical Tracking and Identification

• Transportation Test Requirements and Instrumentation

• Automated Collection and Transfer of Data

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The Science Mission Directorate

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• New Remote Sensing Technologies to better see, detect, and measure the Earth, the sun, the solar system, and the universe

• Large, Lower Cost, Lightweight Mirrors and Space-Deployable Structures for the next generation of large telescopes and antennas

• Novel Platforms, including power and propulsion technologies, that can take instruments to new vantage points

• Intelligent Distributed Systems that enable advanced communications, efficient data processing and transfer, and autonomous operations of land- and space-based assets

• Information Synthesis to derive useful knowledge from extremely large data sets through visualization, advanced simulations, analysis, and seamlessly linked models

Technology Challenges/Priorities: SMD

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Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD)

Fundamental Aeronautics Aviation Safety

Aeronautics TestAirspace Systems

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Aeronautics Mission Directorate

The Overarching Mission of NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD): To advance U.S. technological leadership in aeronautics in partnership with industry,

academia, and other government agencies that conduct aeronautics-related research. ARMD supports the Agency's goal of developing a balanced overall program of

science, exploration, and aeronautics, and ARMD’s research plans also directly support the National Aeronautics R&D Policy and accompanying Executive Order 13419.

The Three Core Principles of ARMD: We will dedicate ourselves to the mastery and intellectual stewardship of the core

competencies of Aeronautics for the Nation in all flight regimes. We will focus our research in areas that are appropriate to NASA’s unique

capabilities. We will directly address the fundamental research needs of the Next Generation Air

Transportation System (NextGen) in partnership with the member agencies of the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO).

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Aeronautics Research Programs

Fundamental Aeronautics Program Aviation Safety Program

Airspace Systems Program

Conduct cutting-edge research that will produce innovative concepts, tools, and technologies to enable revolutionary changes for vehicles that fly in all speed

regimes.

Conduct cutting-edge research that will produce innovative concepts, tools, and technologies to

improve the intrinsic safety attributes of current and future aircraft.

Directly address the fundamental ATM research needs for NextGen by developing revolutionary concepts, capabilities, and technologies that will enable significant increases in

the capacity, efficiency and flexibility of the NAS.

SVS HUD

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Innovative Partnerships Program

Matching Technology Needs with Technology Capabilities15

Innovative Partnerships Program Elements

TechnologyInfusion

InnovationIncubator

PartnershipDevelopment

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

• Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR)

• IPP Seed Fund

• Centennial Challenges

• FAST • Innovation

Transfusion • Innovative

Technology • New Business

Models

• Intellectual Property Management

• Technology Transfer

• New Innovative Partnerships

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What Does IPP Provide?

• Funding or Leveraged Resources – NASA SBIR/STTR funds several hundred small businesses – IPP Seed Fund seeks partnerships to leverage resources with the

private sector and other Federal labs – Centennial Challenges offers millions in purses

• Technology and Software – Access through licensing or other partnerships

• Access to Facilities and Test Capabilities – Access to NASA’s facilities through partnerships– Technology demonstration opportunities through FAST

• Expertise – Access to NASA’s technical expertise through partnerships

• Facilitation to enable partnerships • Advocacy as a change agent to try new things

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ASCII chip for memory modules and analog-to-digital converters.

Lithium-ion batteries for battery packs.

Heat switchesto control radiator for electronics package.

ASCII chip for memory modules and analog-to-digital converters.

Lithium-ion batteries for battery packs.

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Interested in Partnering with NASA?

Contact the relevant IPP Center Chief(s):

Center Name Email PhoneARC Lisa Lockyer Lisa.L.Lockyer@nasa.gov (650) 604-0149DFRC Gregory Poteat Gregory.A.Poteat@nasa.gov (661) 276-3872GRC Kathy Needham Kathleen.K.Needham@nasa.gov (216) 433-2802GSFC Nona Cheeks Nona.K.Cheeks@nasa.gov (301) 286-8504JPL Andrew Gray Gray@jpl.nasa.gov (818) 354-4906JSC Michele Brekke Michele.A.Brekke@nasa.gov (281) 483-4614KSC Dave Makufka David.R.Makufka@nasa.gov (321) 867-6227LaRC Beth Plentovich Elizabeth.B.Plentovich@nasa.gov (757) 864-2857MSFC Jim Dowdy Jim.Dowdy@nasa.gov (256) 544-7604SSC Ramona Travis Ramona.E.Travis@nasa.gov (228) 688-1660

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