All Funded Studies

Akin, David L.Development of a Single-Fluid Consumable Infrastructure for Life Support, Power, Propulsion, and Thermal Control
Angel, Roger A Deep Field Infrared Observatory Near the Lunar Pole
Angel, Roger A Deep Field Infrared Observatory Near the Lunar Pole
Angel, Roger P.PRACTICALITY OF A SOLAR SHIELD IN SPACE TO COUNTER GLOBAL WARMING
Bacon, David PAdaptive Observation Strategies for Advanced Weather Prediction
Bae, Young K.A Contamination-Free Ultrahigh Precision Formation Flight Method Based on Intracavity Photon Thrusters and Tethers
Bae, Young K.A Contamination-Free Ultrahigh Precision Formation Flight Method Based on Intracavity Photon Thrusters and Tethers: Photon Tether Formation Flight
Bekey, Ivan Extremely Large Swarm Array of Picosats for Microwave/RF Earth Sensing, Radiometry, and Mapping
Bekey, Ivan Assessment of the Feasibility of Extremely Large, Structureless Optical Telescopes and Arrays
Bickford, Jim Extraction of Antiparticles Concentrated in Planetary Magnetic Fields
Bickford, Jim Extraction of Antiparticles Concentrated in Planetary Magnetic Fields
Bogar, Thomas JHypersonic Airplane Space Tether Orbital Launch System
Bonabeau, Eric Customizable, Reprogrammable, Food Preparation, Production and Invention System
Boss, Wendy Redesigning Living Organisms to Survive on Mars
Boss, Wendy F.Redesigning Living Organism to Survive on Mars
Boston, Penelope JScientific Exploration and Human Utilization of Subsurface Extraterrestrial Environments: A Feasibility Assessment of Strategies, Technologies and Test Beds
Boston, Penelope JSystem Feasibility Demonstrations of Caves and Subsurface Constructs for Mars Habitation and Scientific Exploration
Brown, Christopher SProgrammable Plants: Development of an In Planta System for the Remote Monitoring and Control of Plant Function for Life Support
Buhler, Charles Analysis of a Lunar Base Electrostatic Radiation Shield Concept
Campbell, Mark EIntelligent Satellite Teams for Space Systems
Carroll, Joseph Space Transport Development using Orbital Debris
Cash, Webster New Worlds Imager
Cash, Webster THE NEW WORLDS IMAGER
Cash, Webster X-ray Interferometry
Cash, Webster X-ray Interferometry
Caulfield, H John3D Viewing of Images on the Basis of 2D Images
Charania, A. C.Networks on the Edge of Forever: Meteor Burst (MB) Communication Networks on Mars
Chirikjian, Gregory S.An Architecture for Unmanned Self-Replicating Lunar Factories
Christensen, Cindy Ultralight Solar Sails for Interstellar Travel
Colozza, Anthony Planetary Exploration Using Biomimetics
Colozza, Anthony Planetary Exploration Using Biomimetics
Colozza, Anthony Solid State Aircraft
Colozza, Anthony Solid State Aircraft
Crowe, Devon G.Self-Deployed Space or Planetary Habitats and Extremely Large Structures
Cybenko, George A Novel Information Management Architecture for Maintaining Long-Duration Space Crews
Ditto, Tom Primary Objective Grating Astronomical Telescope
Dubowsky, Steven Microbots for Large-Scale Planetary Surface and Subsurface Exploration
Dubowsky, Steven Microbots for Large-Scale Planetary Surface and Subsurface Exploration
Dubowsky, Steven Self-Transforming Robotic Planetary Explorers
Dubowsky, Steven Self-Transforming Robotic Planetary Explorers
Edwards, Bradley CarlThe Space Elevator
Edwards, Bradley CarlThe Space Elevator
England, Christopher Mars Atmosphere Resource Recovery System (MARRS)
Farritor, Shane A Modular Robotic System to Support the Surface Operations of Human Mars Exploration
Fisch, Nathaniel J.Optimal Navigation in a Plasma Medium
Fork, Richard Efficient Direct Conversion of Sunlight to Coherent Light at High Average Power in Space.
Gilchrist, Brian Scalable Flat-Panel Nano-Particle Propulsion Technology for Space Exploration in the 21st Century
Gilchrist, Brian Scalable Flat-Panel Nanoparticle MEMS/NEMS Propulsion Technology for Space Exploration in the 21st Century
Gold, Robert ESHIELD: A Comprehensive Earth Protection System
Gorenstein, Paul Ultra high Throughput X-Ray Observatory With a New Mission Architecture
Gorenstein, Paul PAn Ultra High Throughput X-Ray Astronomy Observatory With A New Mission Architecture - Phase II
Grant, John Hypersonic Airplane Space Tether Orbital Launch (HASTOL) Study - Phase II
Hawk, Clark WPlasma Pulsed Power Generator
Hodgson, Edward A Chameleon Suit to Liberate Human Exploration of Space Environments
Hodgson, Edward A Chameleon Suit to Liberate Human Exploration of Space Environments
Hoffman, Jeffrey Use of Superconducting Magnet Technology for Astronaut Radiation Protection
Hoffman, Ross NControlling the Global Weather
Hoffman, Ross NControlling the Global Weather
Hoskins, Paul DAn Advanced Counter-Rotating Disk Wing Aircraft Concept
Howard, Timothy LPlanetary-Scale Astronomical Bench
Howe, Steven DAntimatter Driven Sail for Deep Space Missions
Howe, Steven DEnabling Exploration of Deep Space: High Density Storage of Antimatter
Howe, Steven D.Antimatter Driven Sail for Deep Space Missions
Howe, Steven D.Micro Asteroid Prospector Powered by Energetic Radioisotopes: MAPPER
Hoyt, Robert Reduction of Trapped Energetic Particle Fluxes in Earth and Jovian Radiation Belts
Hoyt, Robert PMoon & Mars Orbiting Spinning Tether Transport (MMOSTT)
Hoyt, Robert PTether Transport System for LEO-MEO-GEO-Lunar Traffic
Ignatiev, Alex New Architecture for Space Solar Power Systems: Fabrication of Silicon Solar Cells Using In-Situ Resources
Jackson, Gerald P.Antimatter Harvesting in Space
Jacobs, Ron Biologically Inspired Robot for Space Operations
Kammash, Terry Antiproton-Driven, Magnetically Insulated Inertial Fusion (MICF)
Kammash, Terry Ultrafast Laser-Driven Plasma for Space Propulsion
Kammash, Terry Ultrafast Laser-Driven Plasma for Space Propulsion
Kare, Jordin THigh-Acceleration Micro-Scale Laser Sails for Interstellar Propulsion
Kare, Jordin T.Modular Laser Launch Architecture: Analysis and Beam Module Design
Keith, Andy Methodology for the Study of Autonomous VTOL Scalable Logistics Architecture
King, Lyon BPropellantless Control of Spacecraft Swarms using Coulomb Forces
Komerath, N Tailored Force Fields: Phase 2
Komerath, Narayanan MTailored Force Fields for Space-Based Construction: Key to a Space-Based Economy
Kroo, Ilan Meso-Scale Flight Vehicle for Atmospheric Sensing
Kroo, Ilan The Mesicopter: A Meso-Scale Flight Vehicle
LaForge, Larry EArchitectures and Algorithms for Self-Healing Autonomous Spacecraft
LaPointe, Michael RFormation Flying with Shepherd Satellites
LaPointe, Michael RPrimary Propulsion for Piloted Deep Space Exploration
Landis, Geoffrey AAdvanced Solar and Laser Pushed Lightsail Concepts
Lipson, Hod Autonomous Self-Extending Machines for Accelerating Space Exploration
Lomax, Terri LA Flexible Architecture for Plant Functional Genomics in Space Environments
Lomax, Terri LDeveloping a Plant Genetic Assessment and Control System for Space Environments
Maclay, Jordan Feasiblity of Communications Using Quantum Correlations
Maise, George Exploration of Jovian Atmosphere Using Nuclear Ramjet Flyer
Maise, George Exploration of Jovian Atmosphere Using Nuclear Ramjet Flyer
Maise, George Multi-MICE: A Network of Interactive Nuclear Cryoprobes to Explore Ice Sheets on Mars and Europa
Manobianco, John Global Environmental MEMS Sensors (GEMS): A Revolutionary Observing System for the 21st Century
Manobianco, John Global Environmental MEMS Sensors (GEMS): A Revolutionary Observing System for the 21st Century
Marchese, Anthony JThe Black Light Rocket (BLR) Engine
Mavroidis, Constantinos Bio-Nano-Machines for Space Applications
Mavroidis, Constantinos Protein Based Nano-Machines for Space Applications
McCormack, Elizabeth Investigation of the Feasibility of Laser Trapped Mirrors in Space
McCormack, Elizabeth Investigation of the Feasibility of Laser Trapped Mirrors in Space
McNutt, Ralph LA Realistic Interstellar Explorer
McNutt, Ralph LA Realistic Interstellar Explorer
Menges, Pamela A.Artificial Neural Membrane Flapping Wing
Miller, David WElectromagnetic Formation Flight (EMFF)
Molnar, Peter Self-Organized Navigation Control for Manned and Unmanned Vehicles in Space Colonies
Montemagno, Carlo DDirected Application of Nanobiotechnology for the Development of Autonomous Biobots
Morgan, Ricky Wide Bandwidth Deep Space Quantum Communications
Newman, Dava JAstronaut Bio-Suit System for Exploration Class Missions
Newman, Dava JAstronaut Bio-Suit System for Exploration Class Missions
Nock, Kerry TCyclical Visits to Mars via Astronaut Hotels
Nock, Kerry TGlobal Constellation of Stratospheric Scientific Platforms
Nock, Kerry TGlobal Constellation of Stratospheric Scientific Platforms
Nock, Kerry T.Cyclical Visits to Mars via Astronaut Hotels
O'Handley, Douglas System Architecture Development for a Self-Sustaining Lunar Colony
Ohi, Seigo The Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy for Exploration of Space
Olds, John R.The League of Extraordinary Machines: A Rapid and Scalable Approach to Planetary Defense Against Asteroid Impactors
Omidi, Nick High Speed Interplanetary Tug/Cocoon Vehicles (HITVs)
Palisoc, Arthur LLarge Telescope Using Holographically Corrected Membranes
Paniagua, John Europa Sample Return Mission Utilizing High Specific Impulse Propulsion Refueled with Indigenous Resources
Pankine, Alexey Sailing the Planets: Science from Directed Aerial Robotic Explorers
Pankine, Alexey APlanetary Science from Directed Aerial Robot Explorers
Paxton, Larry JGlobal Observations and Alerts from Lagrange-Point, Pole-Sitter, and Geosynchronous Orbits (GOAL&GO)
Pearson, Jerome Lunar Space Elevators for Cislunar Space Development
Peck, Mason In-Orbit Assembly of Modular Space Systems with Non-Contacting, Flux-Pinned Interfaces
Peck, Mason Lorentz-Actuated Orbits: Electrodynamic Propulsion Without a Tether
Peck, Mason Lorentz-Actuated Orbits: Electrodynamic Propulsion without a Tether
Phoenix, Chris Large-Product General-Purpose Design and Manufacturing Using Nanoscale Modules
Powell, James Development of Self-Sustaining Mars Colonies Utilizing the North Polar Cap and the Martian Atmosphere
Powell, James Magnetically Inflated Cable (MIC) System for Space Applications
Rice, Eric EAdvanced System Concept for Total ISRU-Based Propulsion & Power Systems for Unmanned & Manned Mars Exploration
Rice, Eric EAdvanced System Concept for Total ISRU-Based Propulsion & Power Systems for Unmanned and Manned Mars Exploration
Rice, Eric EDevelopment of Lunar Ice Recovery System Architecture
Ritter, Joe Large Ultra-Lightweight Photonic Muscle Telescope
Rose, John RAchieving Comprehensive Mission Robustness
Sarkar, Nilanjan A Novel Interface System for Seamlessly Integrating Human-Robot Cooperative Activities in Space
Schnopper, Herbert Ultra-High Resolution Fourier Transform X-Ray Interferometer
Sedwick, Ray W.Electromagnetic Formation Flight (EMFF)
Seward, Clint CLow Cost Space Transportation Using Electron Spiral Toroid (EST) Propulsion
Silver, Matthew Bio-Electric Space Exploration
Slough, John Plasma Magnetic Shield for Crew Protection
Slough, John Rapid Manned Mars Mission With a Propagating Magnetic Wave Plasma Accelerator
Slough, John The Plasma Magnet
Slough, John The Plasma Magnet
Smith, Gerald A.Positron Propelled and Powered Space Transport Vehicle for Planetary Missions
Soroushian, Parviz Inherently Adaptive Structural Systems
Soroushian, Parviz Inherently Adaptive Structural Systems
Stancil, Charles MElectric Toroid Rotor Technology Development
Starkman, Glenn DUltrahigh Resolution X-Ray Astronomy using Steerable Occulting Satellites
Todd, Paul Robotic Lunar Ecopoiesis Test Bed
Todd, Paul Robotic Lunar Ecopoiesis Test Bed
Toth-Fejel, Tihamer Modeling Kinematic Cellular Automata: An Approach to Self-Replication
Trotti, Guillermo (Gui) Extreme eXPeditionary Architecture (EXP?Arch): Mobile, Adaptable Systems for Space and Earth Exploration
Tyll, Jason Environmentally-Neutral Aircraft Propulsion Using Low-Temperature Plasmas
Ulmer, M. P.Self Assembly of Optical Structures in Space
Van Buiten, Chris Autonomous VTOL Scalable Logistics Architecture
Vaneck, Thomas WA System of Mesoscale Biomimetic Roboswimmers for Exploration and Search of Life on Europa
Voronka, Nestor An Architecture of Modular Spacecraft with Integrated Structural Electrodynamic Propulsion (ISEP)
Voronka, Nestor Modular Spacecraft with Integrated Structural Electrodynamic Propulsion
Wertz, James R.High Resolution Structureless Telescope
Wettergreen, David Planetary Circumnavigation
Williams, George J.Spacecraft Propulsion Utilizing Ponderomotive Forces
Winglee, Robert Magnetized Beamed Plasma Propulsion (MagBeam)
Winglee, Robert MMini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion
Winglee, Robert MMini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion, M2P2
Woolf, Neville JVery Large Optics for the Study of Extrasolar Terrestrial Planets
Woolf, Neville JVery Large Optics for the Study of Extrasolar Terrestrial Planets
Woolsey, Craig A Self-Sustaining, Boundary-Layer-Adapted System for Terrain Exploration and Environmental Sampling
Zhou, Guoqing Architecture of Intelligent Earth Observation Satellite for Common Users in 2010-2050
Zubrin, Robert The Magnetic Sail