Abstract: As the space business rapidly evolves to accommodate a lower cost model of development and…
Author: New NASA STI
Investigating Weathering of Basaltic Materials in Gale Crater, Mars: A Combined Laboratory, Modeling and Terrestrial Field Approach
Abstract: Recent observations from Gale Crater, Mars document past aqueous alteration both in the formation of…
The Amorphous Composition of Three Mudstone Samples from Gale Crater: Implications for Weathering and Diagenetic Processes on Mars
Abstract: The Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, is exploring the lowermost formation of Gale crater's central…
Astrobee POIWG 41 Splinter Presentation
Abstract: Presentation to the POIC cadre at the Astrobee splinter of the Payload Operations Integration Working…
High Speed Thermal Imaging on Ballistic Impact of Triaxially Braided Composites
Abstract: Ballistic impact experiments were performed on triaxially braided polymer matrix composites to study the heat…
Coil-On-Plug Ignition for Oxygen/Methane Liquid Rocket Engines in Thermal-Vacuum Environments
Abstract: A coil-on-plug ignition system has been developed and tested for Liquid Oxygen (LOX)/liquid methane (LCH4)…
Water Recycling in Space and How These Technologies Have Been Adapted to Earth Part 2
Abstract: Presentation on advanced life support systems for wastewater treatment based on forward osmosis membranes and…
Washboard Terrain on Pluto
Abstract: Washboard texture or patterning consists of fields of parallel to sub-parallel ridges typically spaced ~1-2…
Jig-Shape Optimization of Quiet Supersonic Technology X-Plane
Abstract: This presentation will discuss jig-shape optimization methodology using public domain techniques.