Extraction of Volatiles from Regolith or Soil on Mars, the Moon, and Asteroids

Abstract: NASA's Advanced Exploration Systems ISRU Technology Project is evaluating concepts to extract water from all…

Testing Tensile and Shear Epoxy Strength at Cryogenic Temperatures

Abstract: This paper covers cryogenic, tensile testing and research completed on a number of epoxies used…

Water Vapor Corrosion in EBC Constituent Materials

Abstract: Environmental Barrier Coating (EBC) materials are sought after to protect ceramic matrix composites (CMC) in…

Developing Coatings and Disks with 1500 Degrees F Capability

Abstract: 11 x 14 poster for NASA exhibit at Turbo Expo. Images highlight work done for…

Emulation of Condensed Fuel Flames Using a Burning Rate Emulator (BRE) in Microgravity

Abstract: The Burning Rate Emulator (BRE) is a gaseous fuel burner developed to emulate the burning…

Robust Exploration and Commercial Missions to the Moon Using LANTR Propulsion and Lunar Liquid Oxygen Derived from FeO-Rich Pyroclastic Deposits

Abstract: The nuclear thermal rocket (NTR) has frequently been identified as a key space asset required…

Development of Augmented Spark Impinging Igniter System for Methane Engines

Abstract: The Lunar Cargo Transportation and Landing by Soft Touchdown (Lunar CATALYST) program is establishing multiple…

Viscous Three-Dimensional Simulation of Flow in an Axial Low Pressure Compressor at Engine Icing Operating Points

Abstract: Viscous three-dimensional simulations of the Honeywell ALF502R-5 low pressure compressor (sometimes called a booster) using…

SmallSat Spinning Lander with a Raman Spectrometer Payload for Future Ocean Worlds Exploration Missions

Abstract: We describe an Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA)-class SmallSat spinning lander concept…

Earth Science Informatics – Overview

Abstract: Over the last 10-15 years, significant advances have been made in information management, there are…