Needed Vehicle Technologies
Planetary Science Division / Science Mission Directorate
Future Vehicle Technologies
Ice Penetration and Sampling
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Ice Penetration and Sampling: Low-Mass, Low-Power Excavation
Ice Penetration and Sampling: Sample Handling and Transport
Ice Penetration and Sampling: Deep Ice Penetration
TRN/GNC/EDL
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Pinpoint Landing and Hazard Avoidance:
EDL and Aerocapture for Small Satellites
Autonomy
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System Autonomy for Planetary Exploration
System Autonomy – Efficient Planetary Surface Science Ops
Reactive Science Autonomy
Autonomous Interplanetary Navigation
Planetary Protection
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Expanded Bioburden Reduction Technique Toolbox
Modernizing Verification Approaches for Biological Contamination Assessments
Communications
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High Data Rate Communications: Large Deployable Reflectors
High Data Rate Communications: Solid State Power Amplifiers
Through-The-Ice Communications
Small Satellites (ESPA-Class)
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Small Satellites – Communications
Small Satellites – Guidance Navigation and Control
Small Satellites – Electric Propulsion
Small Satellites – Non-Toxic Chemical Propulsion
Computing and Avionics –
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Radiation Tolerant, High Performance Computing, and Avionics
Low-Temperature Systems
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Low Temperature Low Power Rad Hard Electronics
Low Temperature Energy Storage
Low Temperature Solar Power
High-Temperature Systems & Venus Aerial Platforms
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High Temperature Electronics
Batteries- Thermal Control of Batteries
Solar Arrays
Alternative Power Generation Systems
Thermal Management of Venus Surface Systems
Venus Aerial Platforms
Radioisotope Power Systems for Flyby and Orbital Power
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Fuel for Radioisotope Power Systems
Next Gen RTG Technologies for RPS Flyby and Orbital Power
Dynamic RPS for Flyby, Orbital and Surface Power
Low and Mid TRL Conversion Technologies
