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NASA:The Odyssey
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The President’s Budget Request and Authorization Act of 2010 Align with Capability-Driven Framework Needs
The NASA Authorization Act of 2010
• The Congress approved and the President signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
– Bipartisan support for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit
• The law authorizes
– Extension of the International Space Station until at least 2020
– Launch-On-Need Shuttle (STS-135), July 2011– Strong support for a commercial space transportation
industry– Development of a multi-purpose Crew Vehicle and heavy-lift
Space Launch System capabilities– A “flexible path” approach to space exploration, opening up
vast opportunities including near-Earth asteroids and Mars– New space technology investments to increase the
capabilities beyond low-Earth orbit– Strong support for aeronautics– Strong support for space and Earth science
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA Programmatic Budget
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA Topline Reduction Impacts
FY11 Continuing ResolutionAuthorization Act FY12 Budget Request
$17.0B
$17.5B
$18.0B
$18.5B
$19.0B
$19.5B
$20.0B
FY11 FY12 FY13
$560M
$726M
$1,235M
NASA’s overall budget request is flat, while the Authorization Act anticipated an annual budget increase of over $1.2 billion by 2013
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationBudget Challenges
NASA’s budget request for major programs is aligned with authorized levels, however has been affected by an overall topline reduction and an unexpected Shuttle workforce pension payment
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Authorization ActFY 2012 Levels ($19.4B)
NASA Budget RequestFY 2012 Levels (18.7B)
SLS Vehicle
MPCVCommercialSpace Tech.
Cross Agency Support, Construction, and Education
Science, Aero, Exploration (Other)
Space Ops. (Other)
Shuttle Pension
SLS Vehicle
MPCVCommercial Space Tech.
Cross Agency Support, Construction, and Education
Science, Aero, Exploration (Other)
Space Ops. (Other)
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The Odyssey Continues: NASA has a duel approach to human spaceflight and invests in research and technology to enable increasingly advanced missions:
1. Commercial Cargo and Crew systems to reach the Space Station2. A NASA-built heavy lift rocket and crew capsule to explore the solar
system beyond Low Earth Orbit
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Integrated Plan for MPCV and SLS
FORMULATION PLAN
SLS, MPCV, 21ST ALTERNATIVES
HEC PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVES TO AGENCY• Direction on which alternatives to continueASSESSMENT OF OPTIONS
FINAL ALTERNATIVES TO AGENCY• Select baseline for independent cost analysis
UPDATE MPCV, SLS, 21ST BASELINE• Approval to finalize
development plans
SLS, MPCV, 21st DRAFT DEVELOP PLAN & SCHEDULE
FINAL ASSESSMENT OF OPTIONS
FINAL INTEGRATED SLS, MPCV, 21ST ALTERNATIVES
INDEPENDENT COST ASSESSMENT (ICA) RESULTS
INTEGRATED SLS, MPCV, 21ST ALTERNATIVES
UPDATE FINAL SLS/MPCV 90-DAY REPORT
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✔MPCV SELECTION
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationThe Exploration Odyssey
Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle/Space Launch System
Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
Advanced Spacewalking Capability
Long Duration Habitat/Advanced Life Support
Space Exploration Vehicle for Deep Space Missions
Advanced In-Space Propulsion
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NASA will open the solar system to human explorers via investments in capabilities that will enable more complex missions over time
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• Enabling Our Future in SpaceBy investing in high payoff technology that industry has little incentive to tackle today, Space Technology matures the capabilities required for NASA’s future missions in science and exploration while lowering the cost and risk of other government agencies and emerging space activities.
• Making a Difference in Our Lives EverydayKnowledge provided by weather and navigational spacecraft, efficiency improvements in both ground and air transportation, biomedical applications including blood-flow monitoring devices, pacemakers, and Lasik eye surgery, as well as the protective armor that keeps our military, firefighters and police safe all benefitted from our nation’s investments in aerospace technology. By investing in Space Technology, NASA will continue to make a difference in the world around us.
• Building U.S. Economic CompetitivenessWith a portfolio of innovative, high-risk, high-return research, NASA will stimulate the economy and build our Nation’s global economic competitiveness through the creation of new products and services, new business and industries, and high-quality, sustainable jobs across the NASA Centers, small and large businesses and universities. For every $1M invested in Space Technology, NASA expects as many as 20 high tech jobs in the U.S.
Space Technology
• Technological Leadership is Key to Winning the FutureSpace Technology is the central NASA contribution to the President’s revitalized research, technology and innovation agenda for the Nation. Through investments in Space Technology, NASA can be a significant part of the solution to our nation's economic, national security and geopolitical challenges and win the future in the 21st Century.
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The Value of Technology Investments Mars Mission Example*
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Advanced Propulsion
Cargo Aerocapture at Mars
Improved Cryogenic Boil-off
Advanced Avionics
• Without technology investments, the mass required to initiate a human Mars mission in LEO is approximately twelve times the mass of the International Space Station
• Technology investments of the type shown below are required to put such a mission within reach
*The ordering and impact of these technologies are an example valid for one particular architecture and is not intended as an architecture endorsement nor technology development prioritization
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• Ensures US astronauts can be transported to/from ISS on an
American-made spacecraft
• Allows NASA to concentrate our limited resources on exploration beyond LEO, enabling NASA to go further faster in the exploration of the solar system
• Limits the reliance on Russia to access the ISS (prohibited after 2016 by the Iran, North Korea, Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA))
• Benefits US private industry by strengthening the US industrial base, and enhancing our capabilities in a high technology industry
• Opens new US markets for customers other than US government personnel and reduces space launch costs (for NASA and other US government agencies). Allows US to win back share of commercial launch market
• This program uses a fixed-price strategy to incentivize industry partners to contain costs and achieve milestones faster
Commercial Partner Capabilities Congress and NASA are in agreement that development of Commercial Cargo and Crew capabilities is the primary means to service ISS.
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• Expands knowledge of Earth’s climate, weather and environmentNASA’s Earth observation activities have markedly improved our ability to forecast weather, respond to and plan for major disasters, and understand Earth’s ecosystems, preserving billions of dollars in economic value annually
• Allows prediction and mitigation of harmful solar activityNASA’s heliophysics research deepens knowledge of the Sun’s magnetic activity, which can have worldwide economic impacts by damaging electric power grids, communication satellites, and even commercial aircraft
• Deepens understanding of the universeNASA’s planetary and astrophysics programs have expanded knowledge of the cosmos and our solar system, and enhanced our understanding of Earth’s place within the universe
Space and Earth Sciences
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCurrent and Future Science Highlights
Monitoring of Mississippi River Flood
Observation of tornado destruction
Monitored severe weather across the U.S.
Showed the extent of flooding from the Japanese tsunami
Spirit on Mars: January 4,2004 -- May 25, 2011
Mars Science Laboratory Launching November 2011
Hubble Straggler Blue StarsAquarius
Launching June 9, 2011
JunoLaunching August 2011
Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)
Launching September 2011
NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) Launching October 2011
Dawn Arrives at Vesta on July 16, 2011
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Aeronautics Highlights
Improving Aviation Safety through Innovation• Developed open-sourced key data mining software for analyzing flight data
recorder output • Southwest Airlines has been using software to assess data from thousands of
flights, with early results already in use
Reducing Air Traffic Delays in Nation’s Airspace System• Developed a decision support tool by merging National Weather Service real-
time data with Air Traffic Control departure scheduling• Significant near-term reduction in ground delays at San Francisco Airport
possible, with potential savings of $10 +million/year
Reducing Fuel Consumption and Environmental Impacts• Completed flight testing of advanced configuration aircraft (X-48 Blended Wing
Body) proving that the tailless flying-wing aircraft can be controlled at low speed
• Expected to yield significant fuel cost savings with noise benefits in operation
Providing Vision for Future• Completed four 18-month studies “Advanced Concept Studies for
Commercial Subsonic Transport Aircraft Entering Service in the 2030-35 Period” to stimulate far-term thinking towards future aircraft needs and identify key technology needs to meet the challenges
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+ GLASS COCKPIT
+ DIGITAL FLY-BY-WIRE
+ AREA RULE
+ COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
+ WINGLETS
+ ICING DETECTION
+ SUPERCRITICAL AIRFOIL
+ JET ENGINECOMBUSTORS
+ ENGINE NOZZLE CHEVRONS+ DAMAGE-TOLERANT FAN CASING
+ LIGHTNING PROTECTION STANDARDS
+ AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
+ NASA STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (NASTRAN)+ COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD)
+ AIRBORNE WIND SHEAR DETECTION
+ RUNWAY GROOVES
NASA Aeronautics Research Onboard
+ TURBO AE
+ WIND TUNNELS
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationThe Odyssey Continues2012 Budget request is aligned with the NASA Authorization Act of 2010
• Sets priorities calibrated to the current fiscal environment
• Supports accelerated development of a new US system for transport of astronauts to ISS
• Establishes a new space technology program
• Builds a capabilities driven architecture
• Transitions Space Shuttle and Constellation programs into new human spaceflight architecture; SLS/MPCV are moving out aggressively
• Maintains US space science and aeronautics leadership
• Innovates to Win the Future
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