A Call for Boldness

“If I were to say, … we shall send to the moon a giant rocket … on an untried mission, to an unknown celestial body, and return it safely to earth, … and do it right and do it first before this decade is out—then we must be bold.”

President KennedySeptember 1962

NASA’s Bold Response

Space Shuttle and International Space Station

• World's first reusable spacecraft, and first spacecraft in history that could carry large satellites to and from orbit.

• Launched like a rocket, maneuvered in Earth orbit like a spacecraft, and landed like an airplane.

• Orbited the earth at 115 to 400 statute miles with a velocity of over 17,321 mph.

• Since 1981 it boosted more than 3 million pounds of cargo into orbit, and more than 600 crew members.

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• Altitude: ~200 miles above earth.

• Velocity: 17,240 MPH, completing 15.7 orbits per day

• Joint project between United States, Russia, Japan, Canada, several European countries, and Brazil.

• World-class research platform for biomedical, material science, fluid physics, biotechnology, quantum physics, astronomy and meteorology.

• Permanently manned since November 2, 2000.

Fulfilling a New Era of Boldness“… our goal is no longer just a destination to reach. Our goal is the capacity for people to work and learn and operate and live safely beyond the Earth for extended periods of time, ultimately in ways that are more sustainable and even indefinite.”

“American footprints on

distant worlds are not too big

a dream”

President Obama

April 2010

President Trump

February 2017

Our Goal

The nation’s goal for space exploration is to lead an effort that expands human presence deeper into the solar system through a sustainable human and robotic spaceflight program.

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The nation’s goal for space exploration is to lead an effort that expands human presence deeper into the solar system through a sustainable human and robotic spaceflight program.

Mars

34,600,000

miles

International

Space Station

220 miles

Lagrangian

Point L2

274,000

milesNear-Earth

Asteroid

3,100,000 miles

Moon

239,000 miles

70 t

Commercial

Partners

130 t

EXPLORATION DESTINATIONS 100s

of Miles

Human Space Operations

Human Space Exploration

1,000s

of Miles

10,000s

of Miles

100,000s

of Miles

1,000,000s

of Miles

10,000,000s

of Miles

100,000,000s

of Miles

EarthEuropa

390,400,000 miles

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Robotic Science

THERE & BACK

‒ The ability to launch a very powerful rocket

‒ High-reliability spacecraft systems

‒ Size requirements of crew capsule

‒ Validation of performance of SLS and Orion in

the deep space environment (hotter, colder, radiation)

‒ Deep space navigation

‒ Rendezvous and docking

‒ Life support systems

‒ High speed re-entry

HAPPY & HEALTHY

‒ Bone loss

‒ Radiation

‒ Ocular degeneration

‒ Hygiene

‒ Air, water, food

‒ Waste containment

‒ Psychological impact

‒ Low- / no-gravity

‒ Medical emergencies

WELL EQUIPPED & PRODUCTIVE

‒ Sample handling

‒ Microgravity operations

‒ Space suits

‒ Advanced training

and tools

‒ Mission planning

‒ Situational awareness

and decision making

‒ Crew relationships

MARS IS HARD

Hazards of Spaceflight

• Space Radiation

• Altered Gravity/Physiological Changes

• Isolation and Confinement

• Distance from Earth

• Hostile/Closed Environment

Exercising in Zero-G

One-year Mission and Twins Study

Mark Kelly

Scott Kelly

Twin Study: NASA selected

10 investigations to

conduct with identical twin

astronauts Scott and Mark

Kelly. These investigations

will provide broader insight

into the subtle effects and

changes that may occur in

spaceflight as compared

to Earth by studying two

individuals who have the

same genetics, but are in

different environments for

one year.

http://www.nasa.gov/twins-

study/research

Exploring Space In Partnership

Using the

International

Space Station

Operating in the

Lunar Vicinity

2030s

Leaving the Earth-

Moon System and

Reaching Mars

OrbitNow

2020s

Phase 0

Solve exploration

mission challenges

through research and

systems testing on

the ISS. Understand if

and when lunar

resources are

available

Phase 1

Conduct missions

in cislunar space;

assemble Deep

Space Gateway and

Deep Space

Transport

Phase 2

Complete Deep

Space Transport

and conduct Mars

verification mission

Phases 3 and 4

Missions to the

Mars system, the

surface of Mars

PHASE 1

Phase 1 PlanEstablishing deep-space leadership and preparing for Deep Space Transport development

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Deep Space Gateway Buildup

EM-1 Europa Clipper EM-2 EM-3 EM-4 EM-5

2018 - 2025 2026

Gateway (blue) Configuration (Orion in grey)

Distant Retrograde Orbit (DRO)26-40 days

Multi-TLI Lunar Free Return

8-21 days

SLS Block 1Crew: 0

40kWPower/Prop

Bus

Airlock

Jupiter Direct

SLS Block 1B Cargo

NRHO, w/ ability to translate to/from

other cislunar orbits26-42 days

Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO)

16-26 days

Europa Clipper

(subject to approval)

SLS Block 1BCrew: 4

CMP Capability: 8-9T

SLS Block 1BCrew: 4

CMP Capability: 10mT

SLS Block 1BCrew: 4

CMP Capability: 10mT

Habitation

These essential Gateway

elements can support multiple

U.S. and international

partner objectives in Phase 1 and

beyond

SLS Block 1BCrew: 4

CPL Capability: 10mT

Logistics

NRHO, w/ ability to translate to/from

other cislunar orbits26-42 days

Cislunar

Support FlightCislunar

Support Flight

Known Parameters:

• Gateway to architecture

supports Phase 2 and

beyond activities

• International and U.S.

commercial development

of elements and systems

• Gateway will translate

uncrewed between

cislunar orbits

• Ability to support science

objectives in cislunar

space

Open Opportunities:

• Order of logistics flights

and logistics providers

• Use of logistics modules

for available volume

• Ability to support lunar

surface missions

Deep Space Gateway Functionality• Assumptions

• Deep Space Gateway provides ability to support multiple NASA, U.S. commercial, and international partner objectives in Phase 1 and beyond

• The Gateway is designed for deep space environments• Supports (with Orion docked) crew of 4 for total mission up to

42 days• Supports buildup of the Deep Space Transport• Open trade for compatibility for operations in Low Lunar Orbit

• Emphasis on defining early Phase 1 elements• Gateway Power Propulsion Bus• Gateway Habitat• Logistics Strategy

• Future work to refine later elements; early feasibility trades complete

• Airlock• Deep Space Transport

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Core ValuesMission success requires

uncompromising commitment to:

Safety: NASA’s constant attention to safety is the cornerstone upon

which we build mission success. We are committed, individually and

as a team, to protecting the safety of the public, our partners, our employees, and those assets that the Nation entrusts to us.

Safety

Integrity

Excellence

Teamwork

Mission

Success

KSC S&MA applies the following disciplines to ensure the safety of the institution, reduce the probability of mishaps, and enhance the probability of mission success.

System Safety

Quality

Mission Assurance

Engineering

Software Assurance

Operational Safety

KSC S&MA

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S&MA Disciplines

Launch Services Program (LSP) Quality Engineering

Commercial Crew Program (CCP)Quality Engineering

Capsule Parachute System Quality Engineering

Characteristics of a Good Quality Professional

• Technically credible

• Courageous and full of integrity

• Solid knowledge of quality requirements and rationale

• Above average communication skills (verbal & written)

• Experienced in applicable field

• Humble yet not reserved

• Persistent yet pragmatic

• Energetic and creative (“yes if”)

• Skeptical but not cynical

• Thick skinned with a sense of humor (for longevity)

The Transformation of KSC

• Past 4 years have seen tremendous change:• 43% reduction in workforce

• 28% reduction in active facilities

• Developed a robust plan to execute KSC’s vision

• Implementing the KSC vision:• Modernizing our facilities and infrastructure for multiple users

• Updating policies for maximum autonomy and flexibility

• Supporting NASA priorities and science missions

O&C High Bay

Multi-Payload Processing Facility

Mobile Launcher

Interim

Cryogenic

Propulsion

Stage

Umbilical

Orion Service

Module Umbilical

Aft Skirt

Electrical

Umbilical

Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Launch Pad 39B

Launch Control Center – Firing Room 1

Apollo Shuttle

GSDO

Launch Pad 39A

Commercial Crew & Cargo Processing Facility

Launch Complex 41

The Future is Now