Investigation of Desiccants and CO2 Sorbents for Advanced Exploration Systems 2016-2017

Abstract: Advanced Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) design is critical for manned space flight…

Water Recovery System Architecture and Operational Concepts to Accommodate Dormancy

Abstract: Future manned missions beyond low Earth orbit will include intermittent periods of extended dormancy. The…

Fluid Transient Analysis During Priming of Evacuated Line

Abstract: Pressure surges are critical in the design of spacecraft propellant feed lines. The pressure transients…

Nuclear Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (NCPS) Fuel Element Testing in the Nuclear Thermal Rocket Element Environmental Simulator (NTREES)

Abstract: To satisfy the Nuclear Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (NCPS) testing milestone, a graphite composite fuel element…

Simulation of Liquid Injection Thrust Vector Control for Mars Ascent Vehicle

Abstract: The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is currently in the initial design phase for a potential Mars…

Characterization and Detailed Analysis of Regression Behavior for HTPB Solid Fuels Containing High Aluminum Loadings

Abstract: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Materials and Processes Department, with support from the Propulsion Systems…

The Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System (HERTS) Design, Trades, and Analyses Performed in a Two Year NASA Investigation of Electric Sail Propulsion Systems

Abstract: The Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System (HERTS) was one of the seven total Phase II…

Development and Hotfire Testing of Additively Manufactured Copper Combustion Chambers for Liquid Rocket Engine Applications

Abstract: NASA and industry partners are working towards fabrication process development to reduce costs and schedules…

Development of Carbon Dioxide Removal Systems for Advanced Exploration Systems 2016-2017

Abstract: A long-term goal for NASA is to enable crewed missions to Mars: first to the…

Ionic Liquids Enabling Revolutionary Closed-Loop Life Support

Abstract: Minimizing resupply from Earth is essential for future long duration manned missions. The current oxygen…