Horizon Missions Technology StudyThe purpose of the HMT Study was to develop and demonstrate a systematic methodology for identifying and evaluating innovative technology concepts offering revolutionary, breadkthrough-type capabilities for advanced space missions and for assessing their potential mission impact. The methodology is based on identifying the new functional, operational and technology capabilities needed by hypothetical 'Horizon' space missions that have performance requirements that cannot be met, even by extrapolating known space technologies. Nineteen Horizon Missions were selected to represent a collective vision of advanced space missions of the mid-21st century. The missions typically would occur beyond the lifetime of current or planned space assets. The HM methodology and supporting data base may be used for advanced technology planning, advanced mission planning and multidisciplinary studies and analyses.
Document ID
19930041304
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anderson, John L. (NASA Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology Washington, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: Space Congress, 29th, Cocoa Beach, FL, Apr. 21-24, 1992, Proceedings (A93-25276 08-12)
Publisher: Canaveral Council of Technical Societies