Game Changing Development
Variable Oxygen Regulator (VOR)
Project Introduction
Our pressure regulator allows, for the first time, continuous control of suit pressure, resulting in higher levels of flexibility and safety for extra-vehicular activity. Pre-breath protocols could be performed within the suit, decreasing preparation time & allowing for more rapid deployment. The suit will have flexibility to integrate across various spacecraft and missions of the future, regardless of cabin pressure. The regulator has been designed with safety first. It is robust and tolerant of contamination. It will withstand combustion events and retain enough capability after failure to return an astronaut back to the spacecraft safely.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Connecticut
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New York
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Responsible Program:
- Game Changing Development
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2011
End: May 2015
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 4 |
| Current: | 6 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Target Destinations
Earth, The Moon, Mars
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