NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities:

Restoring NASA's Technological Edge and Paving the Way for a New Era in Space

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Publication Year:2012

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Steering Committee for NASA Technology Roadmaps; National Research Council of the National Academies
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Front Matter	i-xviii
Summary	1-11	(skim)
1 Introduction	12-15	(skim)
2 Top Technical Challenges and High-Priority Technologies by Roadmap	16-58	(skim)
3 Integrated Ranking of Top Technical Challenges and High-Priority Technologies	59-76	(skim)
4 Observations and General Themes	77-86	(skim)
Appendixes	87-88	(skim)
Appendix A: Statement of Task	89-90	(skim)
Appendix B: Revised Technology Area Breakdown Structure	91-99	(skim)
Appendix C: Acronyms	100-104	(skim)
Appendix D: TA01 Launch Propulsion Systems	105-116	(skim)
Appendix E: TA02 In-Space Propulsion Technologies	117-130	(skim)
Appendix F: TA03 Space Power and Energy Storage	131-146	(skim)
Appendix G: TA04 Robotics, Tele-Robotics, and Autonomous Systems	147-166	(skim)
Appendix H: TA05 Communication and Navigation	167-181	(skim)
Appendix I: TA06 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems	182-203	(skim)
Appendix J: TA07 Human Exploration Destination Systems	204-229	(skim)
Appendix K: TA08 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems	230-243	(skim)
Appendix L: TA09 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems	244-266	(skim)
Appendix M: TA10 Nanotechnology	267-281	(skim)
Appendix N: TA11 Modeling, Simulation, and Information Technology and Processing	282-293	(skim)
Appendix O: TA12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing	294-312	(skim)
Appendix P: TA13 Ground and Launch Systems Processing	313-319	(skim)
Appendix Q: TA14 Thermal Management Systems	320-331	(skim)
Appendix R: Steering Committee, Panel, and Staff Biographical Information	332-358	(skim)

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NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) has begun to rebuild the advanced space technology program in the agency with plans laid out in 14 draft technology roadmaps. It has been years since NASA has had a vigorous, broad-based program in advanced space technology development and its technology base has been largely depleted. However, success in executing future NASA space missions will depend on advanced technology developments that should already be underway. Reaching out to involve the external technical community, the National Research Council (NRC) considered the 14 draft technology roadmaps prepared by OCT and ranked the top technical challenges and highest priority technologies that NASA should emphasize in the next 5 years. This report provides specific guidance and recommendations on how the effectiveness of the technology development program managed by OCT can be enhanced in the face of scarce resources.

NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities:

Restoring NASA's Technological Edge and Paving the Way for a New Era in Space

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