A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program: A Review of NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program

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A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program: A Review of NASA’s Exploration Technology Development Program

3	GAPS IN THE SCOPE OF THE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM	51
	Integration of the Human System,	52
	Preserving the Option for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion,	54
	Summary Comments,	55
4	MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM	56
	Context of the Program,	56
	Program Management and Implementation Methodology,	58
	Balance Between Near-Term and Far-Term Technology Investments in the ETDP Portfolio,	62
	Involvement of the Broader Community,	63
	Testing,	64
	Concluding Summary,	66
	APPENDIXES
	A Statement of Task	69
	B Biographies of Committee Members	71
	C Questions Used by the Committee to Gather Data on Each Project	78
	D Definitions of Technology Readiness Levels	80
	E Acronyms	83
	F The Constellation Program	86
	G Mapping of Bioastronautics Roadmap Risks to Relevant Projects of the Exploration Technology Development Program	87
	H Description of the Exploration Technology Development Program	90

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