November 2019
PROSPECTing for lunar polar volatiles
.... First, the PROSPECT CEU is powered on and performs health checks of all subsystems. During this first checkout phase (or commissioning phase) PROSPECT is already collecting a first set of data: images of the drill working area are acquired, the...
February 2021
In-orbit servicing and insurance – a marriage of convenience?
...and is crucial for insurers. Thus, IOS may have an impact on the insurability criteria of the in-orbit insurance phase, which currently includes at least 15 years of in-orbit life (for geostationary satellites). Extending the satellite’s life creates...
12 April 2016
Visionary ideas that could transform future NASA missions
... to support initial definition and analysis of their concepts, NIAC Phase I awards are valued at approximately $100,000 for a ...these basic feasibility studies are successful, awardees can apply for Phase II awards, valued up to $500,000 for two ...
26 February 2021
Lunar levitation track system among new ideas funded by NASA
..., then the recipients of the grants can apply for Phase II awards. Phase II grants are awarded $500,000 for a two-...the country.” The complete list of researchers selected to receive NIAC Phase I grants in 2021 and the titles of their proposals are...
22 September 2021
Telescope built by Karoo locals releases data to astronomers around the world
...radio astronomy is so important,” says Prof. Mario Santos, currently representing SARAO on the HERA board. Accompanying the Phase I data release, a few scientific journal articles were co-authored by scientists from the University of the Western Cape...
October 2015
Earth independence: new definitions of home on Mars missions and beyond
... tomorrow. To maximize the results from our Earth-reliant phase, NASA is working with commercial partners Boeing and SpaceX ...we gain experience in the Earth dependent and proving ground phases. Once we have accomplished the goals of the proving ground...
