Game Changing Development
Station Explorer for X-Ray Timing and Navigation Technology (SEXTANT)
Project Introduction
Enable GPS-like autonomous navigation in Solar System, and beyond, using millisecond period X-ray emitting neutron stars (Millisecond Pulsars) as beacons. Explore utility of pulsar-based time scale, and potential to maintain clock synchronization over long distances
More »Anticipated Benefits
Autonomous navgation available anywhere in the Solar System and beyond, reduce load on space networks.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
|
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration Capabilities | NASA Program |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Responsible Program:
- Game Changing Development
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Program Manager:
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Project Duration
Start: Jun 2011
End: Jan 2019
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 7 |
| Estimated End: | 7 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Target Destinations
Earth, The Moon, Mars
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