Game Changing Development
Mars Technology Demonstration Support
Project Description
Many U.S. Mars landers have used propulsion for subsonic deceleration as the surface is approached. Prior to this effort, no supersonic retro propulsion data existed utilizing actual propulsion hardware. This project is capitalizing on a unique partnership to improve knowledge of the use of supersonic retro propulsion.
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Anticipated Benefits
NASA Funded: No currently funded NASA missions are utilizing SuperSonic propulsive deceleration technologies derived from PDT investments. Potential NASA Mars Human precursor missions in the mid-2020 timeframe, or commercial application of these technologies in the next decade, represent the earlist potential infusion opportunities. NASA Unfunded: Future high mass robotic and human missions at or above ~3mt will require this technology. Propulsive-based SuperSonic deceleration capabilities are the only known technology that can close this gap. OGA: No applications have been identified for utilization by OGAs. Commercial: Advancement of SRP for terrestrial launch veh. return and reusability would be of benefit to the comml ind. Specific opps. May include Blue Origins, and Space x. Nation: The application of these technologies would advance NASA's ability to land humans on the surface of Mars in the 2030's.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
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Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
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Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| European Service Module (ESM) | NASA Other | |
| Exploration Capabilities | NASA Program | |
| Planetary Science | NASA Program | |
| The CoOperative Blending of Autonomous Landing Technologies (COBALT) | NASA Other |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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California
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Texas
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Virginia
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