NASA’s Space Technology Roadmaps (STRs) were finalized in 2012.
I will detail out and summarize the technology roadmaps over the next few articles.
Technical Area Space Technology Roadmaps
TA01 Launch Propulsion Systems
TA02 In-Space Propulsion Systems
TA03 Space Power and Energy Storage
TA04 Robotics, Tele-Robotics and Autonomous Systems
TA05 Communication and Navigation Systems
TA06 Human Health, Life Support and Habitation Systems
TA07 Human Exploration Destination Systems
TA08 Science Instruments, Observatories and Sensor Systems
TA09 Entry, Descent and Landing
TA10 Nanotechnology
TA11 Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology and Processing
TA12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing
TA13 Ground and Launch Systems Processing
TA14 Thermal Management Systems
Space Technology Roadmaps for the Fourteen Technology Areas /Technology Area Strategic
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