Reports and Publications

This paper describes quantum sensors that NASA has flown on space missions, investments that NASA is making to develop quantum sensors, and possible approaches to employ quantum sensing to study the attributes of distant stars and planets, the Sun, Earth, and fundamental properties of matter.

This presentation summarizes the proceedings, findings, and suggested actions of a workshop convened to gather insights from NASA SmallSat/Class D missions that could be extrapolated to improve the management of SMD’s Class A-C missions.

This report describes, in detail, the motivation for and the processes behind an activity to gather insights from NASA SmallSat/Class D missions that could be extrapolated to improve the management of SMD’s Class A-C missions.

The Autonomous Navigation Demonstration Relevance Assessment Team (ANDRAT) was established to determine the potential relevance of a demonstration mission to reduce risks for future science missions that cannot rely on the Global Positioning System (GPS).

This study investigates the current landscape of capabilities for utilizing CPPs and other commercial spacecraft buses, and In Space Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) for providing spaceflight opportunities for NASA’s Earth science and Heliophysics science instruments.

The Aerocapture Demonstration Relevance Assessment Team (ADRAT) was established to examine the utility of an aerocapture demonstration mission to reduce the risk on outer planets missions, focusing on how NASA can use this technology to more effectively meet the nation’s science and exploration goals.

At the 2018 Workshop on Autonomy for Future NASA Science Missions, key technical leaders from industry, academia, and NASA explored how autonomy can impact upcoming NASA missions.

The Astrophysics Division (APD) engaged The Aerospace Corporation (“Aerospace”) to conduct an independent, comprehensive Astrophysics Technology Heritage Study and understand the overall impact of APD’s investment on astrophysics technology advancement through their grants and contracts.

From technology advancement and infusions to publications and student involvement, ESTO projects have made significant impacts to NASA and beyond. These metrics demonstrate the remarkable success of early technology development through a competitive, peer-review selection process.