Conferences/Workshops Space Exploration - Strategies, Missions and Enabling Technologies


Space Exploration - Strategies, Missions and Enabling Technologies
Pearl Young Theater, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 23681, Hampton, VA
May 17 and 18, 2005


The objectives of the workshop are to provide broad overviews of the diverse activities related to enabling technologies and strategies for space exploration, and to identify training needs for aerospace workforce development in these areas. This workshop is sponsored by NASA Engineering Training (NET).

reception and demos on May 17, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at

Peninsula Higher Education Center
Rooms 2234 and 2235
600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia 23666




Partial List of Speakers:


Andrew Benjamin
NASA Johnson Space Center
E-mail: andrew.l.benjamin@nasa.gov
Houston, TX
Phone: 218-483-0164
Fax: 282-244-5422
Abstract: Human Exploration and Avionic Technology Challenges

Kul Bhasin
NASA Glenn Research Center
E-mail: Kul.B.Bhasin@grd.nasa.gov
Cleveland, OH
Phone: 216-433-3676
Fax: 216-433-5050
Abstract: Space Exploration Communication Network Architectures and Technologies

David Bowles
NASA Langley Research Center
E-mail: d.e.bowles@larc.nasa.gov
Hampton, VA
Phone: 757-864-3095
Fax: 757-864-9875
Abstract: NASA Langley's role in achieving The Vision for Space Exploration

Robert Bruce
NASA Stennis Space Center
E-mail: Robert.Bruce@ssc.nasa.gov
Stennis Space Center, MS
Phone: 228-688-1646
Abstract: Propulsion Test Technology: Collaboration is Not a New Concept

Layne Carter and Robyn Carrasquillo
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
E-mail: Layne.Carter@nasa.gov
Huntsville, AL
Phone: 256-544-7082
Fax: 256-544-5001
Abstract: Enabling Technologies for Exploration Life Support Systems

Jaime Esper
NASA Goddard Space Center
E-mail: Jaime.esper@nasa.gov
Greenbelt, MD
Phone: 301-286-1124
Fax: 301-286-0886
Abstract: Modular, Adaptive, Reconfigurable Systems

Mike Fazah
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
E-mail: mike.fazah@nasa.gov
Huntsville, AL
Phone: 256-544-8475
Fax: 256-544-5001
Abstract: Nuclear Technologies for Application to the National Space Exploration Vision

Fernando Figueroa (NASA Stennis Space Center) Stennis, MS
John Schmalzel

Rowan University
E-mail: schmalzel@rowan.edu
Glassboro, NJ
Phone: 856-256-5332
Fax: 856-256-5241
Abstract: Integrated System Health Management Testbeds and Prototypes

Jeremy Frank
NASA Ames Research Center
E-mail: Jeremy.d.frank@nasa.gov
Moffett Field, CA
Phone: 650-604-2524
Fax: 650-604-4954
Abstract: Autonomous Systems for Space Exploration

Jeryl Hill
NASA Langley Research Center
E-mail: j.r.hill@larc.nasa.gov
Hampton, VA
Phone: 757-864-1994
Fax: 757-864-9279
Abstract: Constellation -- A System of Systems for Exploration

Patty Jones and David Korsmeyer
Deputy Chief, Human Factors Division NASA Ames Research Center
E-mail: pmjones@mail.arc.nasa.gov
Moffett Field, CA
Phone: 650-604-1345
Fax: 650-604-3323
Abstract: Intelligent Systems for Crew-centered Mission Operations

William E. Larson (NASA Kennedy Space Center) Cape Canaveral, FL
Gerald Sanders (NASA Johnson Space Center) Houston, TX
Kurt Sacksteder

NASA Glenn Research Center
E-mail: William.e.larson@nasa.gov
Cleveland, OH
Phone: 321-867-8747
Fax: 321-867-1603
Abstract: In-Situ Resource Utilization for Robotic and Human Space Exploration of Space

Larry Leopard
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
E-mail: larry.leopard@msfc.nasa.gov
Huntsville, AL
Phone: 256-544-3950
Fax: 256-544-5876
Abstract: Chemical Propulsion Technology Challenges for Exploration

Frank Peri
NASA Langley Research Center
E-mail: F.Peri@larc.nasa.gov
Hampton, VA
Phone: 757-864-7102
Fax: 757-864-8828
Abstract: An Overview of the NASA Exploration Systems Research and Technology Program

Robert Sackheim
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
E-mail: Robert.L.Sackheim@nasa.gov
Huntsville, AL
Phone: 256-544-1938
Fax: 256-544-7378
Abstract: Space Transportation Technologies Needed To Enable The Vision For Space Exploration

Michael Sander
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
E-mail: Michael.J.Sander@jpl.nasa.gov
Pasadena, CA
Phone: 818-354-0239
Fax: 818-393-5086
Abstract: JPL's Participation in Exploration

Paul Schenker
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
E-mail: paul.s.schenker@jpl.nasa.gov
Pasadena, CA
Phone: 818-354-2681
Fax: 818-354-7354
Abstract: Space Robotics and Development of Future NASA Capabilities

Charles Smith, Dan Rasky, and Ethiraj Venkatapathy
NASA Ames Research Center
E-mail: Ethiraj.venkatapathy-1@nasa.gov
Moffett Field, CA
Phone: 650-604-5857
Fax: 650-604-4954
Abstract: EDL Technologies for Space Exploration

Charles Stegemoeller
NASA Johnson Space Center
E-mail: charles.m.stegemoeller@nasa.gov
Houston, TX
Phone: 281-483-0576
Fax: 281-483-6200
Abstract: Human Systems Capabilities for Exploration

Serdar Uckun
NASA Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, CA
Phone: 650-604-4996
Fax: 650-604-4954
Abstract: Intelligent Systems for Health Management

Mihriban Whitmore(NASA Johnson Space Center) Houston, TX
Patty Jones

NASA Ames Research Center
E-mail: mwhitmore@ems.jsc.nasa.gov
Moffett Field, CA
Phone: 281-244-1004
Fax: 281-244-5773
Abstract: Human Factors for Space Exploration

Robert Zubrin
Pioneer Astronautic
E-mail: pioneer@pioneerastro.com
11111 W. 8th Ave.
Lakewood, CA
Fax: 303-980-0753
Abstract: A Practical Approach for Near-Term Human Mars Missions


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Director, Center for Advanced Engineering Environments
aknoor@odu.edu

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