A summary and analysis of NASA's strategic astrophysics technology PCOS/COR investments since program inception

Azita Valinia; Thai Pham; Opher Ganel

doi:10.1117/12.2311672

10 July 2018 A summary and analysis of NASA's strategic astrophysics technology PCOS/COR investments since program inception

Azita Valinia, Thai Pham, Opher Ganel

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Proceedings Volume 10706, Advances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation III; 107060A (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2311672
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2018, Austin, Texas, United States

Abstract

The NASA Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) Program was established in 2009 as a new technology maturation program to fill the gap in the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range from 3 to 6. Since the inception of the program, 47 tasks have been awarded under the auspices of the NASA Physics of the Cosmos (PCOS) Program in the areas of optics and detectors as well as lasers, electronics, and micro-thruster subsystems. In addition, 31 tasks have been awarded under the auspices of the NASA Cosmic Origins (COR) Program to develop optics, coatings, cooling subsystems, and detectors from the Far-IR to the Far-UV. We present the PCOS/COR portfolio distribution in terms of specific technology areas addressed and show an analysis of the rate and cost of TRL advancements. We present highlights of the infusion success stories that have emerged from the SAT maturation program as it relates to enabling future NASA astrophysics strategic missions. Finally, we present an outlook for future technology priorities for investment by the SAT Program.

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Azita Valinia, Thai Pham, and Opher Ganel "A summary and analysis of NASA's strategic astrophysics technology PCOS/COR investments since program inception", Proc. SPIE 10706, Advances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation III, 107060A (10 July 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2311672

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