Mandate: Engineer, prototype, and test advanced Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) and Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) systems based on scientific principles identified by SR, ensuring their practical application and scalability.
- NTP System Development Unit: Designs, engineers, and tests components and sub-systems for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion engines, focusing on safety, efficiency, and reusability.
- NEP System Development Unit: Designs, engineers, and tests components and sub-systems for Nuclear Electric Propulsion systems, including reactors, power conversion, and electric thrusters.
- Nuclear Power Systems Integration Team: Focuses on integrating nuclear power sources for habitats and other long-duration space infrastructure.
Mandate: Develop, integrate, and test robotic platforms, AI algorithms, and autonomous control systems for space operations, manufacturing, and exploration.
- In-Space Manufacturing & Assembly (ISAM) Robotics Unit: Engineers robotic systems for orbital assembly of space stations, spacecraft, and 3D printing of components in space.
- Lunar & Planetary Rover Development Group: Designs and builds advanced autonomous rovers and surface mobility systems for resource prospecting, construction, and scientific exploration.
- AI for Autonomous Navigation & Decision-Making Team: Develops Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for autonomous rendezvous, docking, hazard avoidance, and real-time decision-making for complex space missions.
Mandate: Develop engineering processes and technologies for manufacturing in space and on extraterrestrial bodies, specifically leveraging in-situ resources.
- Space 3D Printing & Fabrication Unit: Develops and engineers advanced 3D printing systems for various materials (metals, polymers, regolith) suitable for space and lunar environments.
- Lunar Resource Processing Engineering Group: Designs and tests engineering systems for extracting water, metals, oxygen, and construction materials from lunar regolith and ice.
- Closed-Loop Manufacturing Systems Team: Engineers systems for recycling and reusing materials in space, minimizing waste and dependence on Earth-based resupply.
Mandate: Engineer and develop advanced sensors, communication systems, and data processing capabilities for enhanced space awareness, mission control, and deep space communication.
- Quantum Communication & Cryptography Unit: Engineers systems for secure, long-distance quantum communication for sensitive data transmission.
- Advanced Imaging & Remote Sensing Group: Develops high-resolution imaging systems, spectral sensors, and lidar for Earth observation, planetary mapping, and space situational awareness.
- Adaptive Communications Networks Team: Designs and implements flexible, resilient communication networks capable of adapting to varying distances, data rates, and interference in space.
Mandate: Develop and integrate Extended Reality (XR) technologies (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality) and advanced human-machine interfaces for training, mission control, design, and operational visualization.
- VR/AR Training & Simulation Unit: Develops immersive training environments for astronauts and ground crews, simulating space operations and emergency procedures.
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Design Group: Focuses on intuitive and efficient interfaces for spacecraft cockpits, mission control centers, and robotic operations.
- Data Visualization & Digital Twin Team: Creates XR applications for visualizing complex space data, designing structures, and operating digital twins of space assets.
Mandate: Design, engineer, prototype, and test advanced systems and equipment specifically for astronauts, including next-generation space suits for various environments (EVA, lunar surface, planetary surface).
- Space Suit Design & Development Unit: Focuses on the architectural design, mobility, and life support integration for advanced space suits.
- Life Support & Thermal Control Systems (Suit-Specific) Group: Engineers miniature life support systems, thermal regulation, and waste management for portable astronaut equipment.
- Ergonomics & Human Factors Integration Team: Ensures suits and equipment are optimized for astronaut comfort, performance, and safety, considering biomechanics and operational demands.
- Materials & Manufacturing (Suit-Specific) Unit: Develops and tests specialized materials and manufacturing processes for durable, flexible, and radiation-resistant space suit components.
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