T0115-SEntry Descent and Landing (EDL) Technology Development for the Maraia Earth Return Capsule
Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) Technology Development for the Maraia Earth Return Capsule
PI: Alan Strahan, NASA/Johnson Space Center
PI: Alan Strahan, NASA/Johnson Space Center
Technology Areas (?)
- TA02 In-Space Propulsion Technologies
- TA05 Communication and Navigation
- TA09 Entry, Descent and Landing Systems
Problem Statement
Overall this test will investigate and inform the design of the Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) subsystems for a small earth return capsule. Such a capsule design would then allow for the on-demand return of small samples from the ISS and provide for the advancement of other exploration related EDL technologies, by acting as an earth atmospheric entry test-bed.
Technology Details
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Selection DateNRA-2-APP-E (Aug 2013)
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Program StatusActive
- 1 sRLV
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Development Team
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PIAlan Strahan
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Organization
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SponsorNASA
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