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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