Miniature Packaging Concept for LNAs in the 200-300 GHz Range

Abstract: In this work, we describe new miniaturized low noise amplifier modules which we developed for…

Use of Model Payload for Europa Mission Development

Abstract: This paper discusses the basis for the Model Payload and how it was used to…

The Auto-Gopher: A Wireline Rotary-Percussive Deep Sampler

Abstract: Accessing regions on planetary bodies that potentially preserved biosignatures or are presently habitable is vital…

Manufactured Porous Ambient Surface Simulants

Abstract: The planetary science decadal survey for 2013-2022 (Vision and Voyages, NRC 2011) has promoted mission…

ATHLETE as a Mobile ISRU and Regolith Construction Platform

Abstract: The All-Terrain Hex-Limbed Extra-Terrestrial Explorer (ATHLETE) robotic mobility platform can provide precision positioning and mobility…

A Low-Power Correlator ASIC for Arrays with Many Antennas

Abstract: We report the design of a new application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) for use in radio…

Additional Mission Applications for NASA’s 13.3-kW Ion Propulsion System

Abstract: NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate has been recently developing critical technologies for high-power solar electric…

Cloud-Based Orchestration of a Model-Based Power and Data Analysis Toolchain

Abstract: The proposed Europa Mission concept contains many engineering and scientific instruments that consume varying amounts…

Small Aerostationary Telecommunications Orbiter Concept for Mars in the 2020s

Abstract: Current Mars science orbiters carry UHF proximity payloads to provide limited access and data services…

MBSE-Driven Visualization of Requirements Allocation and Traceability

Abstract: In a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) infusion effort, there is a usually a concerted…