Carbon Dioxide Methanation for Human Exploration of Mars: A Look at Catalyst Longevity and Activity Using Supported Ruthenium

Abstract: Overarching Purpose: To design a carbon dioxide methanation/Sabatier reaction catalyst able to withstand variable conditions…

[Network Design of the Spaceport Command and Control System]

Abstract: I helped the Launch Control System (LCS) hardware team sustain the network design of the…

Aubrite and Enstatite Chondrite Impact Melt Meteorites: Analogs to Mercury?

Abstract: New data obtained during the MESSENGER mission has allowed us to better contrain the composition…

Water Capture Device Signal Integration Board

Abstract: I am a junior in electrical engineering at Arizona State University, and this is my…

Ag Isotopic Evolution of the Mantle During Accretion: New Constraints from Pd and Ag Metal-Silicate Partitioning

Abstract: Decay of (sup 107) Pd to (sup 107) Ag has a half-life of 6.5 times…

Heterogeneous Distribution of Chromium on Mercury

Abstract: Measurements made with geochemical instruments on the MESSENGER spacecraft revealed that Mercury's crust is surprisingly…

GeneLab: Open Science For Exploration

Abstract: The NASA GeneLab project capitalizes on multi-omic technologies to maximize the return on spaceflight experiments.…

Impacts into Coarse-Grained Spheres at Moderate Impact Velocities: Implications for Cratering on Asteroids and Planets

Abstract: The surfaces of many planets and asteroids contain coarsely fragmental material generated by impacts or…

Aerospace Ceramic Materials: Thermal, Environmental Barrier Coatings and SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites for Turbine Engine Applications

Abstract: Ceramic materials play increasingly important roles in aerospace applications because ceramics have unique properties, including…

Understanding Risk Tolerance and Building an Effective Safety Culture

Abstract: Estimates range from 65-90 percent of catastrophic mishaps are due to human error. NASA's human…