Abstract: Current and near-term Mars relay telecommunications services are provided by a set of NASA and…
Author: New NASA STI
Launch Vehicle Selection and the Implementation of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission
Abstract: Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) is a NASA-developed Earth science satellite currently mapping the soil…
Technology Development and Design of a Hybrid Mars Ascent Vehicle Concept
Abstract: Hybrid propulsion has been investigated as an enhancing technology for a Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV)…
Deep Space Optical Link ARQ Performance Analysis
Abstract: Substantial advancements have been made toward the use of optical communications for deep space exploration…
Europa Spacecraft Configuration Optimization for the Solar Powered Vehicle
Abstract: A mission to Europa has been on the minds of NASA and JPL for many…
Automated Commanding of the SMAP Spacecraft Enables Efficient, Reliable, and Responsive Operations
Abstract: The Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission developed and deployed a system to autonomously handle…
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope: Projected Near-Earth Object Discovery Performance
Abstract: The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is a large-aperture, wide-field survey that has the potential…
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission: 10 Years of Exploration from Mars Orbit
Abstract: The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter ( MRO ) entered Mars orbit on March 10, 2006. After…
The GIRE2 Model and Its Application to the Europa Mission
Abstract: We present an empirical model of Jupiter's electron radiation environment and its application to the…
Enhancing the Cassini Mission Through FP Applications After Launch
Abstract: Although rigorous pre-emptive measures are taken to preclude failures and anomalous conditions from occurring in…