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NASA Small Spacecraft and Distributed Systems: Recent and Upcoming Technology Demonstrations and Development EffortsThe Small Spacecraft and Distributed Systems (SSDS) program within NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, expands the ability to execute unique missions through rapid development and demonstration of capabilities for small spacecraft applicable to exploration, science and the commercial space sector. Through targeted development and frequent space testing, the program: enables execution of missions at lower cost than previously possible; reduces the time requirement for development of spacecraft; enables new mission architectures through the use of small spacecraft; expands the reach of small spacecraft to new destinations and challenging new environments; and enables the augmentation of existing assets and future missions supporting small spacecraft. A summary of current SSDS missions and efforts is provided.
Document ID
20250009467
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Bruce D Yost
(Ames Research Center Mountain View, United States)
Date Acquired
September 22, 2025
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance
Communications and Radar
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2025 Robotics and Autonomy Workshop
Location: Berkeley, CA
Country: US
Start Date: September 23, 2025
Sponsors: University of California, Berkeley, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 582181.01.01.01.21.12
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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Technical Review
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