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I just got a list of which NASA center contract awards on the "intramural" BAA for the Space Exploration. I don't know if this is posted on NASA website or not. If someone finds the link, please post them.<br /><br />This is interesting because it tells you what technologies receive the most attention and interests for space exploration.<br /><br />It appears that Johnson (JSC) has the biggest share of pie (31%), with biggest chunks goes to <br />- Inflatable Aeroshells for Aeroassist Functions, <br />- Advanced Docking/Berthing System, Extraction and <br />- Resource Separation experiment for lunar lander.<br /><br />JPL has the 2nd largest share (22%) with bigger work share goes to <br />- Rough and Steep Terrain Lunar Surface Mobility, <br />- Micro-Inspector Spacecraft for Space Exploration Missions, and <br />- Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems.<br /><br />Marshall (MSFC) got the 3rd largest share (16%) of work focusing on <br />- In-space Cryogenic Propellant Depot, <br />- Modular, Reconfigurable High-Power Technology Demonstrator, and <br />- Lightweight Non-Metallic Thermal Protection Materials Technology. <br /><br />Langley (LaRC) is not far behind Marshall at 12% focusing on <br />- Flexible Fabrics with High Thermal Conductivity for Advanced Spacesuits, <br />- Advanced Materials and Structures for the Modular Assembly of Large Space Platforms, and <br />- Reconfigurable Scalable Computing for Space Applications.<br /><br />Kennedy (KSC) has received only 1 award on <br />- A First Ever Application of 21st Century Supply Chain Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis to ETO. <br /><br />Each contract would be performed by a NASA center with possible subcontract to industry partners. Total award was $570 million for 4 years. Not big money but not bad for technology development. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>