Game Changing Development
Arc Jet Exposure of Ablative and Non-Oxide CMC TPS for Planetary Probe and Sample Return Applications
Project Introduction
NASA is making available its unique testing facilities to promote commercial space
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Anticipated Benefits
Development of new TPS materials that can replace old heritage systems which suffer from high fabrication and installation costs as well as raw material obsolescence issues
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Ames Research Center (ARC)
Responsible Program:
- Game Changing Development
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Project Duration
Start: Aug 2016
End: Sep 2018
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 5 |
| Estimated End: | 5 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Target Destination
Foundational Knowledge
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