Integrated Atmosphere Resource Recovery and Environmental Monitoring Technology Demonstration for Deep Space Exploration [PDF]
, 2012 Exploring the frontiers of deep space continues to be defined by the technological challenges presented by safely transporting a crew to and from destinations of scientific interest.
Abney, Morgan B. +5 more
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Vehicle Operation Status Monitoring Based on Distributed Acoustic Sensor. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel), 2023 Chen M +6 more
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Generation of the Ares I-X Flight Test Vehicle Aerodynamic Data Book and Comparison To Flight [PDF]
, 2011 A 3.5-year effort to characterize the aerodynamic behavior of the Ares I-X Flight Test Vehicle (AIX FTV) is described in this paper. The AIX FTV was designed to be representative of the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV).
Bauer, Steven X. +2 more
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NASA scientific and technical publications: A catalog of special publications, reference publications, conference publications, and technical papers, 1989 [PDF]
This catalog lists 190 citations of all NASA Special Publications, NASA Reference Publications, NASA Conference Publications, and NASA Technical Papers that were entered into the NASA scientific and technical information database during accession year ...
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Modular Approach to Launch Vehicle Design Based on a Common Core Element [PDF]
, 2010 With a heavy lift launch vehicle as the centerpiece of our nation's next exploration architecture's infrastructure, the Advanced Concepts Office at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center initiated a study to examine the utilization of elements derived from ...
Baysinger, Mike +4 more
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Small UAV Research and Evolution in Long Endurance Electric Powered Vehicles [PDF]
, 2007 This paper describes recent research into the advancement of small, electric powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities. Specifically, topics include the improvements made in battery technology, design methodologies, avionics architectures and ...
Carter, Dennis L. +5 more
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Propulsion System Choices and Their Implications [PDF]
, 2010 In defining a space vehicle architecture, the propulsion system and related subsystem choices will have a major influence on achieving the goals and objectives desired. There are many alternatives and the choices made must produce a system that meets the
Joyner, Claude R., II +3 more
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Ares-I-X Stability and Control Flight Test: Analysis and Plans [PDF]
, 2008 The flight test of the Ares I-X vehicle provides a unique opportunity to reduce risk of the design of the Ares I vehicle and test out design, math modeling, and analysis methods.
Bacon, Barton J. +4 more
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Press Kit: Project RCA (Satcom 1R) [PDF]
To replace the RCA SATCOM 1 satellite which provided Earth communications for seven years, NASA is to launch RCA SATCOM 1R using a Delta 3924 launch vehicle. The satellite is to be placed at 139 degrees W longitude, 35,900 kilometers (23,000) miles above
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Dynamics and Control of Tethered Formation Flight Spacecraft Using the SPHERES Testbed [PDF]
, 2015 This paper elaborates on the theory and experiment of controlling tethered spacecraft formation without depending on thrusters. In dealing with such underactuated systems, much emphasis is placed on complete decentralization of the control and ...
Chung, Soon-Jo +2 more
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