The Moon as a Stepping Stone to Human Mars Missions

Abstract: Human space mission designers stretching back to von Braun and beyond have envisioned the moon…

The Moon as a Stepping Stone to Human Mars Missions

Abstract: As we venture back to the Moon with a longer term goal of future Mars…

Aerothermal Modeling Challenges for Entry Descent and Landing Missions

Abstract: Keynote presentation highlighting aerothermal modeling needs for EDL, with specific emphasis on areas where improved…

Utility of Visual and Auditory Warning Alerting for Traffic Avoidance During UAS Operations

Abstract: This presentation covers the results of a human-in-the-loop simulation that examined the effect of caution…

Enabling Future Venus In-situ Missions: Heat-Shield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology (HEEET) Progress towards TRL 6

Abstract: Heat-shield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology (HEEET) has been in development since 2014 with the…

Climate and the Global Famine of 1876-78

Abstract: From 1875 to 1878, concurrent multiyear droughts in Asia, Brazil, and Africa, referred to as…

BEST: Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology Utilizing the Station’s Miniature Molecular Lab to Create Big Data

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Modernization of NASA Johnson Space Center’s Chamber A to Support Cryogenic Vacuum Optical Testing of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

Abstract: Final document is attached. NASA is the mission lead for the James Webb Space Telescope…

Introduction to Analysis Methods for Big Earth Data

Abstract: Big Earth Data are too big to be tractable to simple data inspection and require…

NASA Low-Power Stirling Convertor for Small Landers, Probes, and Rovers Operating in Darkness

Abstract: A variety of mission concepts have been studied by NASA and the U. S. Department…