NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate is seeking input from the U.S. aerospace community to address nearly 190 space technology shortfalls or needs for upcoming space exploration and science missions. The goal is to refine the strategy for prioritizing investments in technology development, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to meet key objectives.
Kurt Vogel, the associate administrator for space technology at NASA Headquarters, emphasized the importance of an open and collaborative approach to prioritize efforts and meet stakeholder needs. This approach aims to maximize the impact of investments and ensure alignment with key objectives.
NASA is specifically looking for feedback on critical technology gaps such as cryogenic fluid management, additive manufacturing, advanced propulsion, in-situ resource utilization, and thermal management systems. By gathering input from industry, academia, government, and other stakeholders through virtual meetings, NASA aims to create a finalized list of priority shortfalls.
This data will be used to assess current technology development initiatives and determine opportunities for new investments or adjustments within the portfolio. The deadline for providing insights is May 13. This feedback process is crucial for NASA to continue advancing technology for future space missions effectively.
In summary, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate is reaching out to the U.S. aerospace community for input on nearly 190 space technology shortfalls or needs for upcoming space exploration and science missions. By gathering feedback from industry, academia, government, and other stakeholders through virtual meetings, NASA aims to create a finalized list of priority shortfalls that will be used to assess current technology development initiatives and determine opportunities for new investments or adjustments within the portfolio by May 13th.