[meteorite-list] NASA Issues Broad Agency Announcement For Heavy Lift Studies

From: Ron Baalke <baalke_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:24:52 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <201006291824.o5TIOrIq028910_at_zagami.jpl.nasa.gov>

June 29, 2010

Michael Braukus
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979
michael.j.braukus at nasa.gov


RELEASE: 10-147

NASA ISSUES BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HEAVY LIFT STUDIES

WASHINGTON -- NASA has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
seeking proposals and industry input on heavy-lift system concepts
and propulsion technology.

NASA is seeking an innovative path for human space exploration that
strengthens its capability to extend human and robotic presence
throughout the solar system. The information also may help lay the
groundwork for humans to safely reach multiple potential
destinations, including asteroids, Lagrange points, the moon and
Mars.

The total funding available under this announcement is approximately
$8 million; maximum individual contract award is $625,000. The
deadline for submitting proposals is July 29, 2010.

Submissions should include assessments of a variety of heavy-lift
launch craft and in-space vehicle architectures using various
propulsion combinations. The submissions also should explain how the
architectures can be employed to meet mission objectives. Proposals
should capture potential system architectures and identify technology
gaps, including propellant tanks, main propulsion elements and rocket
health management.

A variety of in-space architectural elements may be included, such as
propellant depots, and space transfer stages and vehicles. The focus
will be on developing affordable system concepts that may be used by
multiple entities, such as the Department of Defense, commercial
corporations and international space agencies.

For more information about the BAA, visit:

http://nspires.nasaprs.com

For more information about NASA and exploration programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov
        
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Received on Tue 29 Jun 2010 02:24:52 PM PDT