Abstract: One of the most fundamental changes to the traffic management system is the use of…
Author: New NASA STI
Spinel-Bearing, Al-Rich Chrondrules in the Unequilibrated Ordinary Chondrite NWA7402
Abstract: Several Al-rich chondrules (ARCs) have been discovered in the unequilibrated ordinary chondrite NWA7402. Two of…
The Influence of Robotic Assistance on Reducing Neuromuscular Effort and Fatigue during Extravehicular Activity Glove Use
Abstract: The three-layered, pressurized space suit glove worn by Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crew members during missions…
Nontronite and Montmorillonite as Nutrient Sources for Life on Mars
Abstract: Clay minerals have been identified on Mars' oldest (Noachian) terrain and their presence suggests long-term…
Passive Earth Entry Vehicle Landing Test
Abstract: Two full-scale passive Earth Entry Vehicles (EEV) with realistic structure, surrogate sample container, and surrogate…
Impacts of Launch Vehicle Fairing Size on Human Exploration Architectures
Abstract: Human missions to Mars, particularly to the Martian surface, are grand endeavors that place extensive…
NASA’s Advanced Exploration Systems Mars Transit Habitat Refinement Point of Departure Design
Abstract: This paper describes the recently developed point of departure design for a long duration, reusable…
Entry Descent and Landing Workshop Proceedings (Volume 1. Cost Drivers.)
Abstract: Provide some perspective on characteristics or features which drive the cost of the EDL Instrumentation.…
Entry Descent and Landing Workshop Proceedings (Volume 1. Commercial Sources for EDL Flight Tests.)
Abstract: Commercial Off The Shelf is defined as a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) term for commercial…
Entry Descent and Landing Workshop Proceedings (Volume 1. Inflatable Reentry Vehicle Experiment-3 (IRVE-3) Project Overview & Instrumentation.)
Abstract: Entry mass at Mars is limited by the payload size that can be carried by…