Scope Title:Novel Reinforcement of Structural Materials for Application in Extreme Environments Scope Description:Proposals should research novel reinforcement concepts and techniques for structural systems in extreme environments that will be fabricated from in situ lunar materials. These structural systems first under consideration launch and landing pads that can be fabricated from local extraterrestrial materials via additive manufacturing, assembled locally with robotic and/or astronaut assisted, and are designed for easy and effective maintenance to maintain performance. Phase I should focus on development of reinforcement techniques and concepts for experimentation and testing of different techniques with in situ material to determine viability for use on planetary surfaces and a future flight demonstration mission(s). Outcome: Phase I results should be documented in a report back to the government. Phase II deliverables must be capable of demonstration in terrestrial simulation chambers and technology transfer to a small business for development for flight demonstration and lunar tests. Proposals should also address the technology transfer to a small business that will develop the technology and integrate it into a lunar flight demonstration mission. Proposals should also include a STEM component related to the demonstration mission post-technology transfer. Outcome: Novel reinforcement Technology Transfer of tested Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 technology to a small business with follow-on STEM experience in connection with that technology flight demo with the small business. Testing and demonstration results should address the following attributes: low and/or predictable coefficients of thermal expansion, strength, mass, reliability, radiation protection, waste heat rejection in lunar or other planetary environments, and cost. Expected TRL or TRL Range at completion of the Project: 2 to 4Primary Technology Taxonomy: Level 1 12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and ManufacturingLevel 2 12.4 ManufacturingDesired Deliverables of Phase I and Phase II:PrototypeAnalysisHardwareDesired Deliverables Description:Phase I deliverables may be a conceptual design with analysis to show feasibility at relevant scales and/or a small demonstration of the concept.Phase II deliverables should be hardware demonstrations at a relevant scale. See Scope Description for additional information on Phase I and Phase II deliverables. State of the Art and Critical Gaps:State of the Art: At present there are additive constructed houses neighborhoods in Austin, TX, and Southern Mexico with a level of secure remote operations capability.NASA Lunar Pad Team Subscale development landing pad printing and testing at U.S. Army Camp Swift, TX, Oct. 2020. Army Corps of Engineers Development of Forward Operating Base construction technologies Champaign, IL. Critical Gaps:Larger scale development Earth base landing pads.Autonomous operations.In situ material to minimize launch mass associated with raw materials capabilities "Living off the Land" and remote construction.Power plantsHabitats, refineries, and greenhousesLaunch and landing padsBlast shieldsDesign criteria and civil engineering standards for these first pieces of in situ infrastructure. Thermal transfer of heat from plume impingement in in a vacuum environment. Relevance / Science Traceability:This technology is very much applicable in Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) support of its NASA, government, and industry customers.STMD for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Radio telescope structural support (back side of the Moon). Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) and Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) human habitats, space infrastructure as in buildings, landing pads, roads, berms, radiation protection, and custom building sizes and shapes.Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) and Earth base government agencies in situ construction capabilities both locally and remote. Rapid construction small building within 24 hr References:Don't Take It Make It: NASA's Efforts to Address Exploration Logistics Challenges through In Space Manufacturing and Extraterrestrial Construction for Lunar Infrastructure. R. G. Clinton, Jr., Ph.D.; Tracie Prater, Ph.D.; Jennifer Edmunson, Ph.D.; Mike Fiske; Mike Effinger, Novel Orbital and Moon Manufacturing, Materials, and Mass-efficient Design (NOM4D) Kick-Off December 14-15, 2021. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20210025774/downloads/NOM4D%20KO%2012.15.2021.pdf Scope Title:Localized Resource Feedstock Development and Application for In-Space Surface Construction/InfrastructureScope Description:Proposals should research both the feedstock development and their application in use/development of surface (space) infrastructure. Proposals may address Moon or Mars construction concepts and requirements to best test out and demonstrate in situ (localized) material feedstock development and its application for construction of space infrastructure habitats (pressurized), roads, berms, shelters (unpressurized), greenhouses, launch pads, etc. These structural systems that can be fabricated from local extraterrestrial materials via additive manufacturing, assembled locally with robotic and/or astronaut-assisted, and are designed for easy and effective maintenance to maintain performance. Phase I should focus on in situ localized conversion of feedstock (Moon or Mars simulant) and application to a test in situ structure(s) during Phase II. Outcome: Document results in report to government. Phase II deliverables: (1) Feedstock to build two pieces of infrastructure listed above and technology transfer to a small business and (2) Full-scale construction demonstration in 1g Earth environment and technology transfer to a small business for development for flight demonstration and lunar or Mars development/demonstrator tests. Proposals should also address the technology transfer to a small business that will develop the technology and integrate it into a lunar flight demonstration mission or Mars use. Proposals should also include a STEM component related to the post technology transfer. Outcome: Feedstock and application Technology Transfer of tested TRL 4-5 technology to a small business with follow-on STEM experience in connection with that technology flight demo or further technology demonstrations with the small business. Testing and demonstration results should address the following attributes: low and/or predictable coefficients of thermal expansion, strength, mass, reliability, radiation protection, waste heat rejection in lunar or other planetary environments, and cost. Expected TRL or TRL Range at completion of the Project: 2 to 5Primary Technology Taxonomy: Level 1 12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and ManufacturingLevel 2 12.4 ManufacturingDesired Deliverables of Phase I and Phase II:AnalysisPrototypeHardwareDesired Deliverables Description:Phase I deliverables may be a conceptual design with analysis to show feasibility at relevant scales and/or a small demonstration of the concept.Phase II deliverables should be hardware demonstrations at a relevant scale. See Scope Description for additional information on Phase I and Phase II deliverables. State of the Art and Critical Gaps:State of the Art: At present there are additive constructed houses neighborhoods in Austin, TX, and Southern Mexico with a level of secure remote operations capability.NASA Lunar Pad Team Subscale development landing pad printing and testing at U.S. Army Camp Swift, TX, Oct. 2020. Army Corps of Engineers Development of Forward Operating Base construction technologies Champaign, IL. Critical Gaps:Larger scale development Earth base landing pads.Autonomous operations.In situ material to minimize launch mass associated with raw materials capabilities "Living off the Land" and remote construction.Power plantsHabitats, refineries, and greenhousesLaunch and landing padsBlast shieldsDesign criteria and civil engineering standards for these first pieces of in situ infrastructure. Thermal transfer of heat from plume impingement in in a vacuum environment. Relevance / Science Traceability:This technology is very much applicable in STMD support of its NASA, government, and industry customers.STMD for SMD Radio telescope structural support (back side of the Moon). Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) and Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) human habitats, space infrastructure as in buildings, landing pads, roads, berms, radiation protection, and custom building sizes and shapes.ARMD and Earth base government agencies in situ construction capabilities both locally and remote. Rapid construction small building within 24 hr. References:Don't Take It Make It: NASA's Efforts to Address Exploration Logistics Challenges through In Space Manufacturing and Extraterrestrial Construction for Lunar Infrastructure. R. G. Clinton, Jr., Ph.D.; Tracie Prater, Ph.D.; Jennifer Edmunson, Ph.D.; Mike Fiske; Mike Effinger: Novel Orbital and Moon Manufacturing, Materials, and Mass-Efficient Design (NOM4D) Kick-Off, Dec. 14-15, 2021. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20210025774/downloads/NOM4D%20KO%2012.15.2021.pdf Scope Title:Novel Power Systems for Mobile Regolith ManufacturingScope Description:Proposals should address basic research into the design and integration of novel wireless power systems that can be used to deliver energy at required levels to mobile regolith processing systems. Phase II deliverables must be capable of demonstration both in terrestrial simulation chambers and lead to technology transfer into a small business for development as flight units in lunar tests and demonstrations. Proposals should address power delivery as well as adaptive use of power systems to support regolith processing requirements. Expected TRL or TRL Range at completion of the Project: 2 to 4Primary Technology Taxonomy: Level 1 12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and ManufacturingLevel 2 12.4 ManufacturingDesired Deliverables of Phase I and Phase II:AnalysisPrototypeHardwareDesired Deliverables Description:Phase I deliverables may be a conceptual design with analysis to show feasibility at relevant scales and/or a small demonstration of the concept.Phase II deliverables should be hardware demonstrations at a relevant scale. See Scope Description for additional information on Phase I and Phase II deliverables. State of the Art and Critical Gaps:State of the Art: At present there are additive constructed houses neighborhoods in the Austin, TX, and Southern Mexico with a level of secure remote operations capability.NASA Lunar Pad Team Subscale development landing pad printing and testing at U.S. Army Camp Swift, TX, Oct. 2020. Army Corps of Engineers Development of Forward Operating Base construction technologies Champaign, IL. Critical Gaps:Larger scale development Earth Base Landing Pads.Autonomous Operations.In situ material to minimize launch mass associated with raw materials capabilities "Living off the Land" and remote construction.Power plantsHabitats, refineries and greenhousesLaunch and landing padsBlast shieldsDesign criteria and civil engineering standards for these first pieces of in situ infrastructure. Thermal transfer of heat from plume impingement in in a vacuum environment. Relevance / Science Traceability:This technology is very much applicable in STMD support of its NASA, government, and industry customers.STMD for SMD Radio telescope structural support (back side of the Moon). Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) and Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) human habitats, space infrastructure as in buildings, landing pads, roads, berms, radiation protection, and custom building sizes and shapes.ARMD and Earth base government agencies in situ construction capabilities both locally and remote. Rapid construction small building within 24 hours References:Don't Take It Make It: NASA's Efforts to Address Exploration Logistics Challenges through In Space Manufacturing and Extraterrestrial Construction for Lunar Infrastructure. R. G. Clinton, Jr., Ph.D.; Tracie Prater, Ph.D.; Jennifer Edmunson, Ph.D.; Mike Fiske; Mike Effinger, Novel Orbital and Moon Manufacturing, Materials, and Mass-efficient Design (NOM4D) Kick-Off December 14-15, 2021. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20210025774/downloads/NOM4D%20KO%2012.15.2021.pdf
