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home sitemap All Funded Studies Development of a Single-Fluid Consumable The Institute Akin, David L. Infrastructure for Life Support, Power, Propulsion, Announcements and Thermal Control Call for Proposals Call for Proposals A Deep Field Infrared Observatory Near the Lunar Angel, Roger Studies Pole Funded Studies A Deep Field Infrared Observatory Near the Lunar Library Angel, Roger What is Pole Revolutionary? Student Programs PRACTICALITY OF A SOLAR SHIELD IN SPACE Angel, Roger P. Newsroom TO COUNTER GLOBAL WARMING Adaptive Observation Strategies for Advanced Gallery Bacon, David P Weather Prediction A Contamination-Free Ultrahigh Precision Bae, Young K. Formation Flight Method Based on Intracavity Photon Thrusters and Tethers A Contamination-Free Ultrahigh Precision Formation Flight Method Based on Intracavity Bae, Young K. Photon Thrusters and Tethers: Photon Tether Formation Flight Extremely Large Swarm Array of Picosats for Bekey, Ivan Microwave/RF Earth Sensing, Radiometry, and Mapping Assessment of the Feasibility of Extremely Large, Bekey, Ivan Structureless Optical Telescopes and Arrays Extraction of Antiparticles Concentrated in Bickford, Jim Planetary Magnetic Fields Extraction of Antiparticles Concentrated in Bickford, Jim Planetary Magnetic Fields Bogar, Thomas Hypersonic Airplane Space Tether Orbital Launch J System Customizable, Reprogrammable, Food Preparation, Bonabeau, Eric Production and Invention System Boss, Wendy Redesigning Living Organisms to Survive on Mars Boss, Wendy F. Redesigning Living Organism to Survive on Mars Scientific Exploration and Human Utilization of Boston, Subsurface Extraterrestrial Environments: A Penelope J Feasibility Assessment of Strategies, Technologies and Test Beds System Feasibility Demonstrations of Caves and Boston, Subsurface Constructs for Mars Habitation and Penelope J Scientific Exploration Programmable Plants: Development of an In Planta Brown, System for the Remote Monitoring and Control of Christopher S Plant Function for Life Support Analysis of a Lunar Base Electrostatic Radiation Buhler, Charles Shield Concept Campbell, Mark Intelligent Satellite Teams for Space Systems E
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Carroll, Joseph Space Transport Development using Orbital Debris Cash, Webster New Worlds Imager Cash, Webster THE NEW WORLDS IMAGER Cash, Webster X-ray Interferometry Cash, Webster X-ray Interferometry Caulfield, H 3D Viewing of Images on the Basis of 2D Images John Networks on the Edge of Forever: Meteor Burst Charania, A. C. (MB) Communication Networks on Mars Chirikjian, An Architecture for Unmanned Self-Replicating Gregory S. Lunar Factories Christensen, Ultralight Solar Sails for Interstellar Travel Cindy Colozza, Planetary Exploration Using Biomimetics Anthony Colozza, Planetary Exploration Using Biomimetics Anthony Colozza, Solid State Aircraft Anthony Colozza, Solid State Aircraft Anthony Crowe, Devon Self-Deployed Space or Planetary Habitats and G. Extremely Large Structures Cybenko, A Novel Information Management Architecture for George Maintaining Long-Duration Space Crews Ditto, Tom Primary Objective Grating Astronomical Telescope Dubowsky, Microbots for Large-Scale Planetary Surface and Steven Subsurface Exploration Dubowsky, Microbots for Large-Scale Planetary Surface and Steven Subsurface Exploration Dubowsky, Self-Transforming Robotic Planetary Explorers Steven Dubowsky, Self-Transforming Robotic Planetary Explorers Steven Edwards, The Space Elevator Bradley Carl Edwards, The Space Elevator Bradley Carl England, Mars Atmosphere Resource Recovery System Christopher (MARRS) A Modular Robotic System to Support the Surface Farritor, Shane Operations of Human Mars Exploration Fisch, Nathaniel Optimal Navigation in a Plasma Medium J. Efficient Direct Conversion of Sunlight to Coherent Fork, Richard Light at High Average Power in Space. Scalable Flat-Panel Nano-Particle Propulsion Gilchrist, Brian Technology for Space Exploration in the 21st Century Scalable Flat-Panel Nanoparticle MEMS/NEMS Gilchrist, Brian Propulsion Technology for Space Exploration in the 21st Century SHIELD: A Comprehensive Earth Protection Gold, Robert E System
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Gorenstein, Ultra high Throughput X-Ray Observatory With a Paul New Mission Architecture An Ultra High Throughput X-Ray Astronomy Gorenstein, Observatory With A New Mission Architecture - Paul P Phase II Hypersonic Airplane Space Tether Orbital Launch Grant, John (HASTOL) Study - Phase II Hawk, Clark W Plasma Pulsed Power Generator Hodgson, A Chameleon Suit to Liberate Human Exploration of Edward Space Environments Hodgson, A Chameleon Suit to Liberate Human Exploration of Edward Space Environments Hoffman, Use of Superconducting Magnet Technology for Jeffrey Astronaut Radiation Protection Hoffman, Ross Controlling the Global Weather N Hoffman, Ross Controlling the Global Weather N An Advanced Counter-Rotating Disk Wing Aircraft Hoskins, Paul D Concept Howard, Planetary-Scale Astronomical Bench Timothy L Howe, Steven D Antimatter Driven Sail for Deep Space Missions Enabling Exploration of Deep Space: High Density Howe, Steven D Storage of Antimatter Howe, Steven Antimatter Driven Sail for Deep Space Missions D. Howe, Steven Micro Asteroid Prospector Powered by Energetic D. Radioisotopes: MAPPER Reduction of Trapped Energetic Particle Fluxes in Hoyt, Robert Earth and Jovian Radiation Belts Moon & Mars Orbiting Spinning Tether Transport Hoyt, Robert P (MMOSTT) Tether Transport System for LEO-MEO-GEO-Lunar Hoyt, Robert P Traffic New Architecture for Space Solar Power Systems: Ignatiev, Alex Fabrication of Silicon Solar Cells Using In-Situ Resources Jackson, Gerald Antimatter Harvesting in Space P. Jacobs, Ron Biologically Inspired Robot for Space Operations Kammash, Antiproton-Driven, Magnetically Insulated Inertial Terry Fusion (MICF) Kammash, Ultrafast Laser-Driven Plasma for Space Propulsion Terry Kammash, Ultrafast Laser-Driven Plasma for Space Propulsion Terry High-Acceleration Micro-Scale Laser Sails for Kare, Jordin T Interstellar Propulsion Modular Laser Launch Architecture: Analysis and Kare, Jordin T. Beam Module Design Methodology for the Study of Autonomous VTOL Keith, Andy Scalable Logistics Architecture Propellantless Control of Spacecraft Swarms using
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King, Lyon B Coulomb Forces Komerath, N Tailored Force Fields: Phase 2 Komerath, Tailored Force Fields for Space-Based Narayanan M Construction: Key to a Space-Based Economy Kroo, Ilan Meso-Scale Flight Vehicle for Atmospheric Sensing Kroo, Ilan The Mesicopter: A Meso-Scale Flight Vehicle LaForge, Larry Architectures and Algorithms for Self-Healing E Autonomous Spacecraft LaPointe, Formation Flying with Shepherd Satellites Michael R LaPointe, Primary Propulsion for Piloted Deep Space Michael R Exploration Landis, Advanced Solar and Laser Pushed Lightsail Geoffrey A Concepts Autonomous Self-Extending Machines for Lipson, Hod Accelerating Space Exploration A Flexible Architecture for Plant Functional Lomax, Terri L Genomics in Space Environments Developing a Plant Genetic Assessment and Lomax, Terri L Control System for Space Environments Feasiblity of Communications Using Quantum Maclay, Jordan Correlations Exploration of Jovian Atmosphere Using Nuclear Maise, George Ramjet Flyer Exploration of Jovian Atmosphere Using Nuclear Maise, George Ramjet Flyer Multi-MICE: A Network of Interactive Nuclear Maise, George Cryoprobes to Explore Ice Sheets on Mars and Europa Global Environmental MEMS Sensors (GEMS): A Manobianco, Revolutionary Observing System for the 21st John Century Global Environmental MEMS Sensors (GEMS): A Manobianco, Revolutionary Observing System for the 21st John Century Marchese, The Black Light Rocket (BLR) Engine Anthony J Mavroidis, Bio-Nano-Machines for Space Applications Constantinos Mavroidis, Protein Based Nano-Machines for Space Constantinos Applications McCormack, Investigation of the Feasibility of Laser Trapped Elizabeth Mirrors in Space McCormack, Investigation of the Feasibility of Laser Trapped Elizabeth Mirrors in Space McNutt, Ralph L A Realistic Interstellar Explorer McNutt, Ralph L A Realistic Interstellar Explorer Menges, Artificial Neural Membrane Flapping Wing Pamela A. Miller, David W Electromagnetic Formation Flight (EMFF) Self-Organized Navigation Control for Manned and Molnar, Peter Unmanned Vehicles in Space Colonies Montemagno, Directed Application of Nanobiotechnology for the Carlo D Development of Autonomous Biobots
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Wide Bandwidth Deep Space Quantum Morgan, Ricky Communications Newman, Dava Astronaut Bio-Suit System for Exploration Class J Missions Newman, Dava Astronaut Bio-Suit System for Exploration Class J Missions Nock, Kerry T Cyclical Visits to Mars via Astronaut Hotels Global Constellation of Stratospheric Scientific Nock, Kerry T Platforms Global Constellation of Stratospheric Scientific Nock, Kerry T Platforms Nock, Kerry T. Cyclical Visits to Mars via Astronaut Hotels O'Handley, System Architecture Development for a Self- Douglas Sustaining Lunar Colony The Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy for Ohi, Seigo Exploration of Space The League of Extraordinary Machines: A Rapid Olds, John R. and Scalable Approach to Planetary Defense Against Asteroid Impactors High Speed Interplanetary Tug/Cocoon Vehicles Omidi, Nick (HITVs) Palisoc, Arthur Large Telescope Using Holographically Corrected L Membranes Europa Sample Return Mission Utilizing High Paniagua, John Specific Impulse Propulsion Refueled with Indigenous Resources Sailing the Planets: Science from Directed Aerial Pankine, Alexey Robotic Explorers Pankine, Alexey Planetary Science from Directed Aerial Robot A Explorers Global Observations and Alerts from Lagrange- Paxton, Larry J Point, Pole-Sitter, and Geosynchronous Orbits (GOAL&GO) Pearson, Lunar Space Elevators for Cislunar Space Jerome Development In-Orbit Assembly of Modular Space Systems with Peck, Mason Non-Contacting, Flux-Pinned Interfaces Lorentz-Actuated Orbits: Electrodynamic Propulsion Peck, Mason Without a Tether Lorentz-Actuated Orbits: Electrodynamic Propulsion Peck, Mason without a Tether Large-Product General-Purpose Design and Phoenix, Chris Manufacturing Using Nanoscale Modules Development of Self-Sustaining Mars Colonies Powell, James Utilizing the North Polar Cap and the Martian Atmosphere Magnetically Inflated Cable (MIC) System for Space Powell, James Applications Advanced System Concept for Total ISRU-Based Rice, Eric E Propulsion & Power Systems for Unmanned & Manned Mars Exploration Advanced System Concept for Total ISRU-Based Rice, Eric E Propulsion & Power Systems for Unmanned and Manned Mars Exploration
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Rice, Eric E Development of Lunar Ice Recovery System Architecture Ritter, Joe Large Ultra-Lightweight Photonic Muscle Telescope Rose, John R Achieving Comprehensive Mission Robustness A Novel Interface System for Seamlessly Sarkar, Nilanjan Integrating Human-Robot Cooperative Activities in Space Schnopper, Ultra-High Resolution Fourier Transform X-Ray Herbert Interferometer Sedwick, Ray Electromagnetic Formation Flight (EMFF) W. Low Cost Space Transportation Using Electron Seward, Clint C Spiral Toroid (EST) Propulsion Silver, Matthew Bio-Electric Space Exploration Slough, John Plasma Magnetic Shield for Crew Protection Rapid Manned Mars Mission With a Propagating Slough, John Magnetic Wave Plasma Accelerator Slough, John The Plasma Magnet Slough, John The Plasma Magnet Smith, Gerald Positron Propelled and Powered Space Transport A. Vehicle for Planetary Missions Soroushian, Inherently Adaptive Structural Systems Parviz Soroushian, Inherently Adaptive Structural Systems Parviz Stancil, Charles Electric Toroid Rotor Technology Development M Starkman, Ultrahigh Resolution X-Ray Astronomy using Glenn D Steerable Occulting Satellites Todd, Paul Robotic Lunar Ecopoiesis Test Bed Todd, Paul Robotic Lunar Ecopoiesis Test Bed Toth-Fejel, Modeling Kinematic Cellular Automata: An Tihamer Approach to Self-Replication Extreme eXPeditionary Architecture (EXP?Arch): Trotti, Guillermo Mobile, Adaptable Systems for Space and Earth (Gui) Exploration Environmentally-Neutral Aircraft Propulsion Using Tyll, Jason Low-Temperature Plasmas Ulmer, M. P. Self Assembly of Optical Structures in Space Van Buiten, Autonomous VTOL Scalable Logistics Architecture Chris Vaneck, A System of Mesoscale Biomimetic Roboswimmers Thomas W for Exploration and Search of Life on Europa An Architecture of Modular Spacecraft with Voronka, Nestor Integrated Structural Electrodynamic Propulsion (ISEP) Modular Spacecraft with Integrated Structural Voronka, Nestor Electrodynamic Propulsion Wertz, James High Resolution Structureless Telescope R. Wettergreen, Planetary Circumnavigation David
Williams, Spacecraft Propulsion Utilizing Ponderomotive
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George J. Forces Magnetized Beamed Plasma Propulsion Winglee, Robert (MagBeam) Winglee, Robert Mini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion M Winglee, Robert Mini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion, M2P2 M Very Large Optics for the Study of Extrasolar Woolf, Neville J Terrestrial Planets Very Large Optics for the Study of Extrasolar Woolf, Neville J Terrestrial Planets A Self-Sustaining, Boundary-Layer-Adapted Woolsey, Craig System for Terrain Exploration and Environmental Sampling Architecture of Intelligent Earth Observation Zhou, Guoqing Satellite for Common Users in 2010-2050 Zubrin, Robert The Magnetic Sail
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