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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Marshall Space Flight CenterLaunching the Future of Exploration and Science
Robert LightfootActing Director
July 29, 2009
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Marshall’s Continuing Role in Space Exploration
Marshall makes significant contributions to each primary focus area.
Marshall makes significant contributions to each primary focus area. 2
Lifting Lifting from Earth Earth
Living and Working In SpaceLiving and Working In SpaceLiving and Working In SpaceLiving and Working In Space
Understanding Our WorldUnderstanding Our Worldand Beyondand Beyond
Understanding Our WorldUnderstanding Our Worldand Beyondand Beyond
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Marshall Legacy – Lifting from Earth
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First manned flight–First manned flight–Redstone RocketRedstone RocketFirst manned flight–First manned flight–Redstone RocketRedstone Rocket
Redstone teamRedstone teamlaunches Explorer Ilaunches Explorer IRedstone teamRedstone teamlaunches Explorer Ilaunches Explorer I
Apollo/SaturnApollo/Saturn
Ares I & VAres I & V
Shuttle Shuttle Block 1 engine, Block 2 engine, RSRM, Super Lightweight TankBlock 1 engine, Block 2 engine, RSRM, Super Lightweight Tank
Evolving Transportation Systems DevelopmentEvolving Transportation Systems DevelopmentNGLT, 2GRLV, OSP, SLI, X-33, X-37, Fastrac, NLS, HLLV, AerospikeNGLT, 2GRLV, OSP, SLI, X-33, X-37, Fastrac, NLS, HLLV, Aerospike
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Marshall Legacy – Living and Working in Space
Lunar Roving Lunar Roving Vehicle Vehicle Lunar Roving Lunar Roving Vehicle Vehicle
SkylabSkylab
Space Station Space Station US Pressurized Modules, Environmental Control US Pressurized Modules, Environmental Control and Life Support System, Window Observational Research Facilityand Life Support System, Window Observational Research Facility
SpacelabSpacelab
Human Space Flight Payload Development & Operations Human Space Flight Payload Development & Operations Microgravity Microgravity Science Glovebox, Materials Science Research Rack, Multi-purpose Logistics Modules, EXPRESS RacksScience Glovebox, Materials Science Research Rack, Multi-purpose Logistics Modules, EXPRESS Racks
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Marshall Legacy – Understanding Our World and Beyond
HubbleHubble
ComptonCompton
ChandraChandra
Apollo Apollo Telescope Telescope MountMount Spacelab Spacelab
MicrogravitMicrogravity y ExperimentExperimentss Lunar Precursor Lunar Precursor
Robotics Robotics ProgramProgram
Lunar Precursor Lunar Precursor Robotics Robotics ProgramProgram
High High Energy Energy Astronomy Astronomy ObservatorObservatory Programy Program
Discovery & New Discovery & New Frontiers Frontiers ProgramsPrograms
New Horizons to New Horizons to PlutoPlutoNew Horizons to New Horizons to PlutoPluto
SERVIRSERVIRHIRADHIRAD
HinodeHinode
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Marshall Capabilities
Living & Working in SpaceLiving & Working in Space
Development and Integration of Large Development and Integration of Large Complex SystemsComplex Systems
Lifting from EarthLifting from Earth
Development of Transportation and Development of Transportation and Propulsion SystemsPropulsion Systems
Understanding Our World and BeyondUnderstanding Our World and Beyond
Development and Operations of Scientific Development and Operations of Scientific Spacecraft and InstrumentsSpacecraft and Instruments
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Development of Transportation and Propulsion Systems
• Program and Project Management • Systems Engineering and Integration• Launch vehicle and in-space transportation systems• Propulsion systems and components• Propellant management and delivery systems• Modeling and simulation• Manufacturing processes and applied materials• Fracture and failure analysis of complex
metallic and non-metallic systems
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Large Complex Systems Development and Integration
• Program and Project Management
• Systems Engineering and Integration
• Advanced regenerative ECLSS
• Advanced concepts and architectures, costing and modeling
• Large space structures development, integration and testing
• Technology maturation and development
Development and Operations of Scientific Spacecraft and Instruments
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• Scientific spacecraft and instrument development, integration, test and operation• Earth science, environmental monitoring, weather prediction• High energy astrophysics and sun/earth systems research and experimentation• Analytical cargo/payload systems integration and operation • Large optics research, development, calibration and test• In-space propellant, propulsion and surface power systems• Automated rendezvous and capture systems
Full Life Cycle Capabilities
Marshall’s capabilities span
the full range of the systems engineering life
cycle.
Marshall’s unique infrastructure andextensive program and project management experience
enable integrated development.
Industrial Base
• Key part of a larger local, national, and international industrial base
• History of sharing capabilities through partnerships with industry
• 70+ Space Act Agreements
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Closing Perspective
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Questions?
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