Abstract: The idea of human exploration of Mars has been a topic in science fiction for…
Author: New NASA STI
Ground Validation Assessments of GPM Core Observatory Science Requirements
Abstract: No abstract available
Photographic Volume Estimation of CPAS Main Parachutes
Abstract: Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) flight tests regularly stage a helicopter to observe inflation of…
Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Solving and Mitigating the Two Main Cluster Pendulum Problem
Abstract: The Orion Multi-purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) Orion spacecraft will return humans from beyond earth's orbit,…
Strength Variation of Parachute Joints
Abstract: A parachute joint is defined as a location where a component is sewn or connected…
Extrapolating the Trends of Test Drop Data with Opening Shock Factor Calculations: the Case of the Orion Main and Drogue Parachutes Inflating to 1st Reefed Stage
Abstract: We describe a new calculation of the opening shock factor C (sub k) characterizing the…
Battery Cell Thermal Runaway Calorimeter
Abstract: We currently have several methods for determining total energy output of an 18650 lithium ion…
ADCO Overview – Attitude Determination and Control Officer – Flight Operations Division
Abstract: No abstract available
Synthesis of Amino Acid Precursors with Organic Solids in Planetesimals with Liquid Water
Abstract: Amino acids are important ingredients of life that would have been delivered to Earth by…