NASA space technology roadmaps and priorities : restoring NASA's technological edge and paving the way for a new era in space /

NASA space technology roadmaps and priorities : restoring NASA's technological edge and paving the way for a new era in space /

"NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) has begun to rebuild the advanced space technology program in the agency with plans laid out in 14 draft technology roadmaps. It has been years since NASA has had a vigorous, broad-based program in advanced space technology development and its...

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Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Steering Committee for NASA Technology Roadmaps
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2012.
Subjects:
United States. > National Aeronautics and Space Administration > Technological innovations.
Astronautics > Technological innovations > United States.
Space flight > Technological innovations > United States.
Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgment of Reviewers
  • Contents
  • Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Top Technical Challenges and High-Priority Technologies by Roadmap
  • 3 Integrated Ranking of Top Technical Challenges and High-Priority Technologies
  • 4 Observations and General Themes
  • Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Statement of Task
  • Appendix B: Revised Technology Area Breakdown Structure
  • Appendix C: Acronyms
  • Appendix D: TA01 Launch Propulsion Systems
  • Appendix E: TA02 In-Space Propulsion Technologies
  • Appendix F: TA03 Space Power and Energy StorageAppendix G: TA04 Robotics, Tele-Robotics, and Autonomous Systems
  • Appendix H: TA05 Communication and Navigation
  • Appendix I: TA06 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems
  • Appendix J: TA07 Human Exploration Destination Systems
  • Appendix K: TA08 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
  • Appendix L: TA09 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems
  • Appendix M: TA10 Nanotechnology
  • Appendix N: TA11 Modeling, Simulation, and Information Technology and Processing
  • Appendix O: TA12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and ManufacturingAppendix P: TA13 Ground and Launch Systems Processing
  • Appendix Q: TA14 Thermal Management Systems
  • Appendix R: Steering Committee, Panel, and Staff Biographical Information

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