Game Changing Development
AFTA-WFIRST Coronagraph Technology (ACT) Development
Project Introduction
Direct imaging of exoplanets allows their spectral characterization, revealing their atmospheric composition and, potentially, signs of life
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Anticipated Benefits
WFIRST/AFTA mission study Any future astrophysics mission with scope that includes direct imaging of exoplanets, such as ATLAST/UVOIR studies
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, CA |
| California Institute of Technology | Supporting Organization | Industry | Pasadena, CA |
| Northrop Grumman | Supporting Organization | Industry | |
| Princeton University | Supporting Organization | Academic | |
| Space Telescope Insititute | Supporting Organization | Academic | |
| University of Arizona | Supporting Organization | Academic | |
| Xinetics, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Devens, MA |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
-
California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Game Changing Development
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Project Manager:
- Feng Zhao
Principal Investigator:
Project Duration
Start: Jan 2014
End: Sep 2017
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 8 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems
- TA 8.1 Remote Sensing Instruments and Sensors
- TA 8.1.1 Detectors and Focal Planes