Small Spacecraft Technology
EDL Technology Development for the Maraia Earth Return Capsule
Project Description
The Maraia capsule suborbital test was to investigate and inform the design of the Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) subsystems for a small earth return capsule. Such a capsule design could allow for the on-demand return of small samples from the ISS and, by acting as an earth atmospheric entry test-bed, provide for the advancement of other exploration related EDL technologies.
More »Anticipated Benefits
The flight demonstration of this technology was used to help advance the understanding of the high-speed performance and active control of a candidate small atmospheric entry capsule that may one day return scientific samples from the International Space Station or demonstrate Entry technologies later used at Mars.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
Kennedy Space Center
(KSC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Kennedy Space Center, Florida |
| UP Aerospace, Inc | Supporting Organization | Industry | Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Colorado
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Florida
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Texas
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