A summary of the proposed Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) needs that have been identified is presented along with a detailed review of the status of SEI technology planning. Plans are also being formulated to implement an Exploration Technology Program (ETP) that will develop the major technologies required for SEI. The ETP will provide in the near term clear demonstrations of potential exploration technologies, results of research to support SEI architecture decisions, and a foundation of mature technology that is ready to be applied in the first round of SEI missions. A family of functional building blocks has been defined from which both lunar and Mars SEI mission architectures can be constructed.


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    Title :

    Exploration Technology Program plans and directions


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    Publication date :

    1990-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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