A New Space Enterprise-Exploration Technology and Capability Development 2010 Presidential Space Conference Mr. Douglas Cooke Associate Administrator Exploration Systems Mission Directorate April 15, 2010

1. A New Space Enterprise- Exploration Technology and Capability Development 2010 Presidential Space Conference Mr. Douglas Cooke Associate Administrator Exploration Systems Mission Directorate April 15, 2010

2. Strategy for Future Human Missions Technology Building Blocks Common Capabilities Potential Destinations Innovative Mission Concepts Mission Analyses Systems Design “ Breakthrough” Technologies Hypersonic Inflatable aeroshell Regenerative Aerobraking Revolutionary ETO Rockets Efficient In-Space Prop.. Aerocapture Low-cost Engines Cryo Fluid Management Robust/Efficient Power Lightweight structures systems, sensors, micro/nano electronics Radiation Research Zero/Low-g Research Regenerable Life Support Advanced Lightweight EVA

4. Exploration Technology Development and Demonstration Approach Foundational Technology Domains Demo Projects Advanced In-Space Propulsion Autonomous Systems & Avionics Cryogenic Propellant Storage & Transfer Entry, Descent, & Landing Technology EVA Technology High-Efficiency Space Power Systems Human-Robotic Systems In-Situ Resource Utilization Life Support & Habitation Systems Lightweight Spacecraft Materials & Structures • • • Demo 5 Fission Power Systems Demo 1 Lunar Volatiles Demo 2 High-Power Electric Prop Demo 3 Autonomous Precision Landing Demo 4 Operating Robots from Orbit Future Demos

6. Flagship Technology Mission- Candidate Technology Content