National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Small Business Innovation Research & Technology Transfer 2003 Program Solicitations
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9.1.5 SPACE SCIENCE
The space science technology development program develops and makes available new space technologies needed to enable and enhance exploration, expand our knowledge of the universe, and ensure continued national scientific, technical, and economic leadership. It strives to improve reliability and mission safety, and to accelerate mission development. Since the early 1990s, the average space science mission development time has been reduced from over 9 years to 5 years or less, partly by integration and early infusion of advanced technologies into missions. For missions planned through 2004, we hope to further reduce development time to less than 4 years. Our technology program encompasses three primary capabilities, in space where necessary, so that they can be confidently applied to space science flight projects. Finally, we apply these improved and demonstrated capabilities in the space science programs and transfer them to U.S. industry for public use through programs such as the Small Business Innovation Research Program. For more information on space science at NASA, see:
S1.01 Particles and Fields Measurements for Missions to the Heliosphere, Planetary Magnetospheres and Upper Atmospheres
S1.02 Deep Space Propulsion
S1.03 Multifunctional Structure and Sensor Systems
S1.04 Spacecraft Technology for Micro/Nanosats
S1.05 Information Technology for Sun-Earth Connection Missions
S1.06 UV and EUV Optics and Detectors
S2.01 Sensors and Detectors for Astrophysics
S2.02 Terrestrial and Extra-Terrestrial Balloons and Aerobots
S2.03 Multiple Coordinated Observatories
S2.04 Cryogenic Systems
S2.05 Optical Technologies
S2.06 Advanced Photon Detectors
S3.01 Precision Constellations for Interferometry
S3.02 Astronomical Instrumentation
S3.03 High Contrast Astrophysical Imaging
S3.04 Large-Aperature Lightweight Cryogenic Telescope Mirrors
S4.01 Science Instruments for Conducting Solar System Exploration
S4.02 Robotic Technologies
S4.03 Advanced Miniature and Microelectronics, Nanosensors, and Evolvable Hardware
S4.04 Deep Space Power Systems
S4.05 Astrobiology
S5.01 Detection and Reduction of Biological Contamination on Flight Hardware and in Return-Sample Handling
S5.02 Mars In Situ Robotics Technology
S5.03 High Rate Telecommunications for Mars Planetary and Proximity Ranges and Other Deep-Space Missions
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