NASA Aerospace Innovation Competition Launch Slides V1
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NASA seeks to develop technologies
that reduce the expense and lead-time
for civil and commercial space
missions.
The purpose of this competition is to merge
entrepreneurial insight with
technological innovation
for the development of
small space systems.
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Prof. Thomas
Zurbuchen
Director, Center for Entrepreneurship
Associate Professor AOSS
Recipient of Outstanding Research Scientist
Award, University of Michigan, 2002
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Purpose of Event
1. Inform you of the initiative/
competition
2. Helping to form groups
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Purpose of Competition
NASA seeks to develop technologies
that reduce the expense and lead-time
for civil and commercial space
missions.
The purpose of this competition is to merge
entrepreneurial insight with
technological innovation
for the development of
small space systems.
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Examples
Cube Sat
A type of space research pico-satellite,
weighing no more than one kilogram, and
typically using commercial off-the-shelf
electronics components.
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Who is in the Audience
Aerospace
Mechanical
Electrical/ Computer Science
IOE
Civil
Chemical
Others?
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Who is in the Audience
Business
Economics
General LS&A
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Who is in the Audience
Graduate student
Undergraduate student
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Mixer
Looking to
join team
• Have idea
• Looking for people
to join you
With Tech
Background
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NASA seeks to develop technologies
that reduce the expense and lead-time
for civil and commercial space
missions.
The purpose of this competition is to merge
entrepreneurial insight with
technological innovation
for the development of
small space systems.
