Development Challenges of Game-Changing Entry System Technologies From Concept to Mission InfusionNASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) and the Game Changing Development Program (GCDP) were created to develop new technologies. This paper describes four entry system technologies that are funded by the GCDP and summarizes the lessons learned during the development. The investments are already beginning to show success, mission infusion pathways after five years of existence. It is hoped that our experience and observations, drawn from projects supported by the GCD program/STMD, Orion and SMD can help current and future technology development projects. Observations on fostering a culture of success and on constraints that limit greater success are also provided.
Document ID
20160003106
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Venkatapathy, Ethiraj (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Beck, Robin (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Ellerby, Donald (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Feldman, Jay (Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Gage, Peter (Neerim Corp. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Munk, Michelle (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Wercinski, Paul (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
March 8, 2016
Publication Date
March 5, 2016
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And ThermodynamicsSpacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN28993
Meeting Information
Meeting: IEEE Aerospace Sciences 2016
Location: Big Sky, Montana
Country: United States
Start Date: March 5, 2016
End Date: March 12, 2016
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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