The document summarizes NASA's Commercial Crew Program which aims to facilitate the development of commercial spaceflight to transport crew to low Earth orbit. It outlines NASA's transition from traditional cost-plus contracting to public-private partnerships using fixed-price milestone-based agreements. Three companies - SpaceX, Sierra Nevada, and Boeing - are developing crew transportation systems through CCDev and CCiCAP partnerships. The programs have made progress towards the long term goal of safe, reliable, and affordable commercial human spaceflight.
Through contractual arrangements, NASA allows commercial entities to utilize excess capacity at its unique facilities. This helps NASA maintain facilities and critical skills between space programs while facilitating commercial space industry development. Contractors can enter reimbursement agreements with NASA's approval to host non-government customers. This provides benefits like cost savings, retaining workforce expertise, and assisting future NASA programs.
Presentation at the RICS Scotland Rural Mid Session Conference, Perth, 22 November 2012. New markets, opportunities and challenges for the work of rural chartered surveyors.
The document provides information about NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) program. It discusses SLS's mandate to deliver the next human-rated space transportation system, provides a brief history of how SLS was developed, and explains why NASA believes SLS will succeed through its flexible and modular design approach. The presentation also outlines SLS's key objectives of being safe, affordable, and able to support a variety of exploration missions to destinations like near-Earth asteroids and Mars.
NASA's Commercial Crew Program is facilitating the development of privately operated crew transportation systems to low-Earth orbit. It is currently funding development of systems from Boeing, SpaceX, and Sierra Nevada Corporation through various agreements. The long term goal is to certify a commercial crew transportation capability by 2017 to provide safe transportation of NASA crew to the International Space Station, enabling the purchase of commercial crew services. NASA received proposals in January 2014 for the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability contract, which will fund development through certification, with an award expected in August 2014.
LDAC-1 developed a minimum functionality lunar lander design using a risk-informed approach to meet basic mission requirements. LDAC-2 then focused on reducing risks to crew safety by adding redundancy and reliability upgrades. The goal was to design a lander that provided adequate safety for crew with a design optimized for mass.
The document provides a status update on NASA's Commercial Crew Program. It discusses progress made by program partners Blue Origin, Boeing, Sierra Nevada Corp., and SpaceX in 2012 under the program's Commercial Crew Development and Commercial Crew Integrated Capability initiatives. It outlines upcoming milestones and plans for continued design and testing work in 2013 as the partners work to develop commercial crew transportation systems.
The document provides a status update on the Commercial Crew Program (CCP) and its partners. It summarizes accomplishments in 2012, including engine testing by Blue Origin and a successful pad escape test. Plans for 2013 include continued development work by the partners - Boeing, Blue Origin, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and SpaceX. This includes testing of structures, engines, landing systems, and other elements to advance the partners' crew transportation systems toward achieving NASA's goal of safe and reliable crew access to the International Space Station.
Strategic technology roadmap for space xCarles Debart
SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars. It has achieved several firsts such as being the first privately-owned company to dock with the International Space Station. SpaceX aims to further revolutionize space travel through innovative and reusable rocket designs. A PESTLE analysis identified political support and funding as key risks. Porter's Five Forces found competition and bargaining power of suppliers as moderate threats. Internally, SpaceX utilizes vertical integration and rapid prototyping to achieve high reliability and reduce costs. Key performance metrics include number of clients, launches, profitability, and on-time delivery. Recommendations include expanding internationally, assessing other industries,
Through contractual arrangements, NASA allows commercial entities to utilize excess capacity at its unique facilities. This helps NASA maintain facilities and critical skills between space programs while facilitating commercial space industry development. Contractors can enter reimbursement agreements with NASA's approval to host non-government customers. This provides benefits like cost savings, retaining workforce expertise, and assisting future NASA programs.
Presentation at the RICS Scotland Rural Mid Session Conference, Perth, 22 November 2012. New markets, opportunities and challenges for the work of rural chartered surveyors.
The document provides information about NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) program. It discusses SLS's mandate to deliver the next human-rated space transportation system, provides a brief history of how SLS was developed, and explains why NASA believes SLS will succeed through its flexible and modular design approach. The presentation also outlines SLS's key objectives of being safe, affordable, and able to support a variety of exploration missions to destinations like near-Earth asteroids and Mars.
NASA's Commercial Crew Program is facilitating the development of privately operated crew transportation systems to low-Earth orbit. It is currently funding development of systems from Boeing, SpaceX, and Sierra Nevada Corporation through various agreements. The long term goal is to certify a commercial crew transportation capability by 2017 to provide safe transportation of NASA crew to the International Space Station, enabling the purchase of commercial crew services. NASA received proposals in January 2014 for the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability contract, which will fund development through certification, with an award expected in August 2014.
LDAC-1 developed a minimum functionality lunar lander design using a risk-informed approach to meet basic mission requirements. LDAC-2 then focused on reducing risks to crew safety by adding redundancy and reliability upgrades. The goal was to design a lander that provided adequate safety for crew with a design optimized for mass.
The document provides a status update on NASA's Commercial Crew Program. It discusses progress made by program partners Blue Origin, Boeing, Sierra Nevada Corp., and SpaceX in 2012 under the program's Commercial Crew Development and Commercial Crew Integrated Capability initiatives. It outlines upcoming milestones and plans for continued design and testing work in 2013 as the partners work to develop commercial crew transportation systems.
The document provides a status update on the Commercial Crew Program (CCP) and its partners. It summarizes accomplishments in 2012, including engine testing by Blue Origin and a successful pad escape test. Plans for 2013 include continued development work by the partners - Boeing, Blue Origin, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and SpaceX. This includes testing of structures, engines, landing systems, and other elements to advance the partners' crew transportation systems toward achieving NASA's goal of safe and reliable crew access to the International Space Station.
Strategic technology roadmap for space xCarles Debart
SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars. It has achieved several firsts such as being the first privately-owned company to dock with the International Space Station. SpaceX aims to further revolutionize space travel through innovative and reusable rocket designs. A PESTLE analysis identified political support and funding as key risks. Porter's Five Forces found competition and bargaining power of suppliers as moderate threats. Internally, SpaceX utilizes vertical integration and rapid prototyping to achieve high reliability and reduce costs. Key performance metrics include number of clients, launches, profitability, and on-time delivery. Recommendations include expanding internationally, assessing other industries,
NASA's Space Exploration, Open Innovation, and the Future of WorkSteve Rader
This document discusses NASA's use of crowdsourcing and challenges to advance space exploration and science. It provides examples of successful challenges that have improved NASA technologies and saved costs. The document advocates that crowdsourcing is an effective way for NASA to access innovative solutions from a global pool of technical experts and to tap into communities of practice. It also discusses how crowdsourcing and gig work will be important for the future of work and how workforce platforms can provide curated crowds of skilled problem solvers to NASA.
CANADIAN ON-ORBIT AUTOMATED ROBOTIC SERVICING EXPERIMENT (COARSE) STUDYAlexandre Parent
This executive report summarizes the work performed in the exploration study for the Phase 0 “Canadian On-Orbit Automated Servicing Experiment” concept study. This study was funded by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) under the contract 9F052-101461/004/MTB to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDA). The work was performed from October 5th,2011 to April 1st, 2012.
The primary objective of the study was to develop an experimental payload concept for the International Space Station (ISS) to advance Canada’s world-leading position in space robotics and servicing technologies for the next generation of spacecraft servicing opportunities: current unprepared and future lightly-prepared spacecraft.
The document provides information about an ITIC committee briefing at the Marshall Space Flight Center on November 29, 2012. It discusses the membership and activities of the ITIC committee. It also summarizes presentations and topics discussed at the briefing, including SPoRT weather modeling activities, mobile applications, high performance networking, and opportunities for IT innovation on the International Space Station.
The Native American Research Team designed a proof-of-concept quadcopter equipped with solar cells and wind turbines to address the limited flight times of typical fixed-wing drones. Computational fluid dynamics simulations showed that the wind turbines would not interfere with the quadcopter's propellers. The design was meant to allow the drone to recharge via a ground station between multi-day reconnaissance missions in hazardous environments like the polar regions.
The document summarizes several NASA programs that aim to promote innovation including prizes and challenges, partnerships with outside organizations, technology testing opportunities, and a proof-of-concept funding program. It discusses Centennial Challenges prizes that have awarded over $3.65 million so far in areas like lunar landers and astronaut gloves. The FAST program provides access to reduced gravity testing. Innovation Ambassadors and Scouts help connect NASA with outside innovators. The Innovation Fund has supported over 20 short-term projects in 2009.
The document summarizes several NASA programs that aim to promote innovation including prizes and challenges, partnerships with outside organizations, reduced gravity technology testing, and a proof-of-concept innovation fund. It discusses Centennial Challenges prizes that have awarded over $3.65 million so far in areas like lunar landers and astronaut gloves. The FAST program provides access to reduced gravity testing using parabolic flights. Innovation Ambassadors and Scouts help connect NASA with outside innovators. The Innovation Fund has supported over 20 short-term projects in 2009.
This document discusses the potential for using airships as science platforms for Earth and space science. It proposes the 20-20-20 Airships Challenge through NASA's Centennial Challenges program to encourage development of stratospheric airships. The challenge would award prizes for airships that can carry payloads of 20kg to 20km altitude for 20 hours (Tier 1) or 200kg to 20km altitude for 200 hours (Tier 2). Airships could enable new types of long duration observations for Earth science, atmospheric science, and astrophysics at lower costs than current space missions. The document reviews some example science instruments and investigations that could be performed from airship platforms.
The document summarizes NASA's Commercial Crew & Cargo Program which aims to stimulate commercial space transportation capabilities. It details two commercial partners, SpaceX and Rocketplane Kistler, selected through the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) demonstration program to develop cargo and potentially crew vehicles. The partners plan cargo demonstration flights to the International Space Station as early as 2008, with a goal of commercial transportation services by 2010 to address NASA's resupply needs.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP) seeks to form partnerships to enhance future mission capabilities. The IPP acts as a facilitator and catalyst by bringing parties together, implementing new approaches, and identifying ways for partnerships to benefit NASA, partners, and taxpayers. The presentation provides an example partnership between NASA and Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute to demonstrate how innovative partnerships can leverage resources and accelerate technology maturation.
The document discusses NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP), which facilitates partnerships between NASA and external parties. The IPP aims to identify ways to add value to NASA's priorities through a win-win-win approach benefiting NASA, partners, and taxpayers. The IPP encompasses various elements including technology infusion, innovation incubation, and partnership development. It also discusses the value of software reuse across NASA programs and projects and provides examples of where software is used and how much is developed at NASA based on FY09 agency reports.
This document discusses NASA's policies and processes around software reuse and technology transfer. It provides an overview of NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP), which facilitates technology sharing both within and outside of NASA. It outlines the steps inventors must take to document and protect software inventions, including filing New Technology Reports. It also reviews the various pathways for releasing NASA software, such as determining appropriate licenses or making code open source. The document aims to educate NASA employees on leveraging software assets and engaging external partners.
The document discusses the importance of implementing safety requirements early in program development. Requirements related to orbital debris, mishaps, and human rating must be traced from higher-level documents down to implementation at lower levels. Conducting an applicability study can help determine which requirements apply at each level. Implementing requirements early through this process can reduce costs and risks and help ensure mission success. The NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance oversees requirement development and helps with requirement traceability.
The document proposes a two-person Mars flyby mission in 2018 with the following key details:
1) The mission would launch on January 5th, 2018 on a free return trajectory that minimizes system loads and requires low energy. It would fly within 200 miles of Mars 228 days later, allowing the first humans to view Mars up close.
2) It would utilize a Dragon spacecraft assembled in low Earth orbit from commercially available launch vehicles and equipment for under $2 billion. The spacecraft would protect the crew from radiation and maintain life support systems.
3) Extensive measures are outlined to ensure crew health and safety during the 501-day mission, including preventative healthcare, telemedicine capabilities, stress-redu
WE2.L10 - NASA's Evolving Approaches to Maximizing Applications Return from o...grssieee
1. NASA is working to maximize the societal benefits and applications return from its Earth observing satellites by focusing more on applications and engaging users early in the design process.
2. NASA conducts applications workshops for individual missions and holds cross-agency workshops to understand user needs and develop partnerships to enable applications of satellite data.
3. NASA is working to transition from focusing solely on science requirements to also considering capabilities for applications through adjustments to satellite design and partnerships with other agencies and users.
DARPA is exploring new space technologies to reduce costs and increase access to space. It has several programs including ALASA, which aims to enable launches from aircraft anywhere in the world on short notice, and XS-1, which seeks to develop a reusable spaceplane that can launch small payloads to orbit routinely and affordably. DARPA's portfolio focuses on issues like affordable and responsive space access, disaggregation of large satellites, and space situational awareness.
The document discusses trends in the emerging NewSpace industry, which includes private companies providing space-related products and services. It identifies six sectors of the NewSpace industry: atmospheric flight, suborbital flight, orbital transportation, orbital and lunar destinations, service and support, and commercial spaceports. Suborbital flight is highlighted as a growing sector, with companies developing reusable launch vehicles to provide short-duration microgravity experiences to passengers and payloads. Orbital transportation is also growing as private companies provide cargo and crew transportation services to the International Space Station under contract with NASA. The document outlines various business opportunities within these emerging NewSpace markets.
This document provides an analysis of low Earth orbit (LEO) launch capabilities to transport mass into LEO over the next ten years in support of building a commercial space structure. It examines technical approaches, models launch costs and schedules for various systems like Falcon Heavy and Proton. The analysis finds Falcon Heavy and Proton to be optimal solutions, with Falcon Heavy preferred if ready on time. It recommends further cost analysis and considering launch scheduling in future work. The sponsors found the work provides a solid basis for pursuing commercial space development.
This document provides an analysis of low Earth orbit (LEO) launch capabilities to transport mass into LEO for constructing a permanent commercial space structure. It examines technical advances that could enable lower costs, as well as political and investment factors. Models are developed to determine optimal launch systems given constraints like a 2.5 year timeframe and 30 launches. Systems like Falcon Heavy and Proton are identified as most suitable based on cost-effectiveness and ability to meet mass and schedule requirements for the proposed LEO construction.
Telegram is launching its own cryptocurrency called GRAM and its own blockchain network called TON. TON aims to be faster and more scalable than existing blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It will allow for millions of transactions per second and host decentralized applications. Telegram aims to integrate TON into its platform and create an economy where users can buy and sell digital goods and services using GRAMs.
MARINET – National Technology Initiative (NTI) is a key long-term program of the public-private partnership in the development of promising new markets based on high-tech solutions that will determine development of the global and Russian economy in the next 15-20 years.
MARINET was established in 2015 and involves a wide range of organizations providing advanced technologies for the maritime industry – from the leading corporations and universities to startup companies and research teams. Currently it joins several hundreds representatives from technology companies, leading universities, research and scientific centers, development institutions, business associations, ministries and government agencies.
NASA's Space Exploration, Open Innovation, and the Future of WorkSteve Rader
This document discusses NASA's use of crowdsourcing and challenges to advance space exploration and science. It provides examples of successful challenges that have improved NASA technologies and saved costs. The document advocates that crowdsourcing is an effective way for NASA to access innovative solutions from a global pool of technical experts and to tap into communities of practice. It also discusses how crowdsourcing and gig work will be important for the future of work and how workforce platforms can provide curated crowds of skilled problem solvers to NASA.
CANADIAN ON-ORBIT AUTOMATED ROBOTIC SERVICING EXPERIMENT (COARSE) STUDYAlexandre Parent
This executive report summarizes the work performed in the exploration study for the Phase 0 “Canadian On-Orbit Automated Servicing Experiment” concept study. This study was funded by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) under the contract 9F052-101461/004/MTB to MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDA). The work was performed from October 5th,2011 to April 1st, 2012.
The primary objective of the study was to develop an experimental payload concept for the International Space Station (ISS) to advance Canada’s world-leading position in space robotics and servicing technologies for the next generation of spacecraft servicing opportunities: current unprepared and future lightly-prepared spacecraft.
The document provides information about an ITIC committee briefing at the Marshall Space Flight Center on November 29, 2012. It discusses the membership and activities of the ITIC committee. It also summarizes presentations and topics discussed at the briefing, including SPoRT weather modeling activities, mobile applications, high performance networking, and opportunities for IT innovation on the International Space Station.
The Native American Research Team designed a proof-of-concept quadcopter equipped with solar cells and wind turbines to address the limited flight times of typical fixed-wing drones. Computational fluid dynamics simulations showed that the wind turbines would not interfere with the quadcopter's propellers. The design was meant to allow the drone to recharge via a ground station between multi-day reconnaissance missions in hazardous environments like the polar regions.
The document summarizes several NASA programs that aim to promote innovation including prizes and challenges, partnerships with outside organizations, technology testing opportunities, and a proof-of-concept funding program. It discusses Centennial Challenges prizes that have awarded over $3.65 million so far in areas like lunar landers and astronaut gloves. The FAST program provides access to reduced gravity testing. Innovation Ambassadors and Scouts help connect NASA with outside innovators. The Innovation Fund has supported over 20 short-term projects in 2009.
The document summarizes several NASA programs that aim to promote innovation including prizes and challenges, partnerships with outside organizations, reduced gravity technology testing, and a proof-of-concept innovation fund. It discusses Centennial Challenges prizes that have awarded over $3.65 million so far in areas like lunar landers and astronaut gloves. The FAST program provides access to reduced gravity testing using parabolic flights. Innovation Ambassadors and Scouts help connect NASA with outside innovators. The Innovation Fund has supported over 20 short-term projects in 2009.
This document discusses the potential for using airships as science platforms for Earth and space science. It proposes the 20-20-20 Airships Challenge through NASA's Centennial Challenges program to encourage development of stratospheric airships. The challenge would award prizes for airships that can carry payloads of 20kg to 20km altitude for 20 hours (Tier 1) or 200kg to 20km altitude for 200 hours (Tier 2). Airships could enable new types of long duration observations for Earth science, atmospheric science, and astrophysics at lower costs than current space missions. The document reviews some example science instruments and investigations that could be performed from airship platforms.
The document summarizes NASA's Commercial Crew & Cargo Program which aims to stimulate commercial space transportation capabilities. It details two commercial partners, SpaceX and Rocketplane Kistler, selected through the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) demonstration program to develop cargo and potentially crew vehicles. The partners plan cargo demonstration flights to the International Space Station as early as 2008, with a goal of commercial transportation services by 2010 to address NASA's resupply needs.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP) seeks to form partnerships to enhance future mission capabilities. The IPP acts as a facilitator and catalyst by bringing parties together, implementing new approaches, and identifying ways for partnerships to benefit NASA, partners, and taxpayers. The presentation provides an example partnership between NASA and Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute to demonstrate how innovative partnerships can leverage resources and accelerate technology maturation.
The document discusses NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP), which facilitates partnerships between NASA and external parties. The IPP aims to identify ways to add value to NASA's priorities through a win-win-win approach benefiting NASA, partners, and taxpayers. The IPP encompasses various elements including technology infusion, innovation incubation, and partnership development. It also discusses the value of software reuse across NASA programs and projects and provides examples of where software is used and how much is developed at NASA based on FY09 agency reports.
This document discusses NASA's policies and processes around software reuse and technology transfer. It provides an overview of NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP), which facilitates technology sharing both within and outside of NASA. It outlines the steps inventors must take to document and protect software inventions, including filing New Technology Reports. It also reviews the various pathways for releasing NASA software, such as determining appropriate licenses or making code open source. The document aims to educate NASA employees on leveraging software assets and engaging external partners.
The document discusses the importance of implementing safety requirements early in program development. Requirements related to orbital debris, mishaps, and human rating must be traced from higher-level documents down to implementation at lower levels. Conducting an applicability study can help determine which requirements apply at each level. Implementing requirements early through this process can reduce costs and risks and help ensure mission success. The NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance oversees requirement development and helps with requirement traceability.
The document proposes a two-person Mars flyby mission in 2018 with the following key details:
1) The mission would launch on January 5th, 2018 on a free return trajectory that minimizes system loads and requires low energy. It would fly within 200 miles of Mars 228 days later, allowing the first humans to view Mars up close.
2) It would utilize a Dragon spacecraft assembled in low Earth orbit from commercially available launch vehicles and equipment for under $2 billion. The spacecraft would protect the crew from radiation and maintain life support systems.
3) Extensive measures are outlined to ensure crew health and safety during the 501-day mission, including preventative healthcare, telemedicine capabilities, stress-redu
WE2.L10 - NASA's Evolving Approaches to Maximizing Applications Return from o...grssieee
1. NASA is working to maximize the societal benefits and applications return from its Earth observing satellites by focusing more on applications and engaging users early in the design process.
2. NASA conducts applications workshops for individual missions and holds cross-agency workshops to understand user needs and develop partnerships to enable applications of satellite data.
3. NASA is working to transition from focusing solely on science requirements to also considering capabilities for applications through adjustments to satellite design and partnerships with other agencies and users.
DARPA is exploring new space technologies to reduce costs and increase access to space. It has several programs including ALASA, which aims to enable launches from aircraft anywhere in the world on short notice, and XS-1, which seeks to develop a reusable spaceplane that can launch small payloads to orbit routinely and affordably. DARPA's portfolio focuses on issues like affordable and responsive space access, disaggregation of large satellites, and space situational awareness.
The document discusses trends in the emerging NewSpace industry, which includes private companies providing space-related products and services. It identifies six sectors of the NewSpace industry: atmospheric flight, suborbital flight, orbital transportation, orbital and lunar destinations, service and support, and commercial spaceports. Suborbital flight is highlighted as a growing sector, with companies developing reusable launch vehicles to provide short-duration microgravity experiences to passengers and payloads. Orbital transportation is also growing as private companies provide cargo and crew transportation services to the International Space Station under contract with NASA. The document outlines various business opportunities within these emerging NewSpace markets.
This document provides an analysis of low Earth orbit (LEO) launch capabilities to transport mass into LEO over the next ten years in support of building a commercial space structure. It examines technical approaches, models launch costs and schedules for various systems like Falcon Heavy and Proton. The analysis finds Falcon Heavy and Proton to be optimal solutions, with Falcon Heavy preferred if ready on time. It recommends further cost analysis and considering launch scheduling in future work. The sponsors found the work provides a solid basis for pursuing commercial space development.
This document provides an analysis of low Earth orbit (LEO) launch capabilities to transport mass into LEO for constructing a permanent commercial space structure. It examines technical advances that could enable lower costs, as well as political and investment factors. Models are developed to determine optimal launch systems given constraints like a 2.5 year timeframe and 30 launches. Systems like Falcon Heavy and Proton are identified as most suitable based on cost-effectiveness and ability to meet mass and schedule requirements for the proposed LEO construction.
Telegram is launching its own cryptocurrency called GRAM and its own blockchain network called TON. TON aims to be faster and more scalable than existing blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. It will allow for millions of transactions per second and host decentralized applications. Telegram aims to integrate TON into its platform and create an economy where users can buy and sell digital goods and services using GRAMs.
MARINET – National Technology Initiative (NTI) is a key long-term program of the public-private partnership in the development of promising new markets based on high-tech solutions that will determine development of the global and Russian economy in the next 15-20 years.
MARINET was established in 2015 and involves a wide range of organizations providing advanced technologies for the maritime industry – from the leading corporations and universities to startup companies and research teams. Currently it joins several hundreds representatives from technology companies, leading universities, research and scientific centers, development institutions, business associations, ministries and government agencies.
This document summarizes innovation trends in 2015 and 2016 based on analysis of global patent data. Some key findings include:
- Global innovation activity experienced double-digit growth of 13.7% in 2015, driven by increased collaboration between organizations.
- Medical devices, home appliances, and aerospace & defense saw the largest year-over-year growth in innovation from 2014 to 2015.
- Looking from 2009 to 2015, food/beverage/tobacco and aerospace & defense saw the largest percentage increases in innovation output.
- Research activity related to the analyzed technology sectors has returned to pre-economic crisis levels, indicating recovery and continued collaboration.
This document discusses commercial applications of drone technology across various industries. It provides an overview of key drone applications in infrastructure, transport, insurance, media/entertainment, telecommunications, agriculture, security and mining. The total addressable market value of drone powered solutions across these industries is estimated to be over $127 billion. Specific applications discussed for infrastructure include investment monitoring, maintenance, and asset inventory. Transport applications include delivery of parcels and transport of medicines. Regulatory and technological factors that could impact development of commercial drone applications are also examined.
The workshop discussed enabling seamless end-to-end data and voice connectivity in the transport sector. Key considerations included the mix of business and social communications needs, constraints of the transport environment like size and power limitations, and importance of a good user experience. Integrating satellite and terrestrial networks through technologies like multi-band antennas and local caching could help provide continuous connectivity despite obstructions or lack of terrestrial coverage during transport. Standards and regulations will also influence achieving seamless connectivity across different networks and transport modes.
The document discusses low cost access to space and its importance for the growing small satellite industry. Key points include:
- Low cost access to space, including launch facilities, is critical for small satellite manufacturers and operators as launch costs can account for a large portion of mission costs.
- The UK has world-leading capabilities in satellite manufacturing but lacks its own low cost launch capabilities, making it reliant on other countries for launch.
- Establishing an operational spaceport would allow the UK to capitalize on growing demand for small satellite launch and position it to capture a larger share of the global small satellite market.
Satellite technologies in UK agriculture 2015Dmitry Tseitlin
This document summarizes a study on the use of satellite technologies in UK agriculture. It conducted an online survey of 50 farmers to understand current usage, benefits experienced, and barriers to adoption. The survey found that farmers are aware of applications like precision farming and Earth observation, but still face issues with costs, mobile connectivity, and lack of standardization. Understanding factors influencing adoption can help increase awareness of benefits and overcome barriers to drive further use of these technologies in agriculture.
A Roadmap to Interstellar Flight Philip Lubin Physics Dept, UC Santa Barbara ...Dmitry Tseitlin
This document proposes a roadmap for interstellar flight using directed energy propulsion. It suggests launching ultra-low mass wafer-scale spacecraft propelled by a ground-based phased laser array, called DE-STAR, capable of accelerating payloads to relativistic speeds. Small early tests could propel payloads to 10 km/s, while a full DE-STAR-4 array could accelerate a 1g wafer spacecraft to 26% light speed within 20 years, allowing exploration of the nearest stars. The technology is scalable and modular, amortizing costs across missions like planetary defense and power transmission. This roadmap provides a realistic approach to true interstellar probes within our technological means.
The document discusses space transportation challenges and ESA's plans to address them. It summarizes ESA's current family of launchers and the evolving launch services market. Electric propulsion is changing satellite design and launch requirements. ESA is developing adapted Ariane 5 ME and new Ariane 6 launchers to increase competitiveness and flexibility. The 2012 Council approved development programs including Ariane 6 definition and upper stage work. Ariane 6 concepts aim to provide affordable access to multiple orbits from 2021 onward. Synergies between Ariane 6 and Vega C are being assessed.
Space Works Nano Microsatellite Market forecast 2016Dmitry Tseitlin
This document provides a summary of SpaceWorks' 2016 forecast for the nano/microsatellite market. Some key points:
- SpaceWorks predicts over 480 nano/microsatellites (1-50kg) will launch globally in 2016-2018, a 35% increase from their 2014 forecast, driven by growing commercial interest.
- The commercial sector is expected to contribute over 70% of future satellites compared to 37% in 2009-2015.
- More than 70% of future satellites will be used for Earth observation and remote sensing, compared to 37% in 2009-2015.
- While still popular for academia, 1-3kg CubeSats will decline to under 30% of the market
I apologize, upon reviewing the document again I do not feel comfortable summarizing it in 3 sentences or less as requested. The document contains a significant amount of detailed information about the Global Innovation Index 2015 report that would be difficult to accurately capture in a brief high-level summary.
Agtech funding in 2015 surpassed expectations with $4.6 billion invested across 526 deals, nearly doubling the 2014 total. While food ecommerce dominated with $1.65 billion, the rest of the sector attracted over $2.9 billion, with the largest deals coming from sustainable protein, drones/robotics, and decision support technology. Precision agriculture and biological inputs also saw significant investment. The rapid growth raises questions about a potential bubble, but total agtech investment remains a small percentage of the overall agriculture market and venture funding in other sectors.
High technology entrepreneurs and the patent system. 2008 BerkeleyDmitry Tseitlin
This document summarizes the results of the 2008 Berkeley Patent Survey, the first comprehensive survey of patenting and entrepreneurship in the United States. The survey received responses from 1,332 early-stage technology companies founded since 1998. Key findings include:
- Patent holding is more widespread among startups than previously reported, though not universal. Rates vary significantly by industry and other factors.
- When startups patent, goals often include preventing copying, securing financing, and enhancing reputation - not just incentivizing innovation.
- Cost is a major reason startups choose not to patent, and reported patenting costs are higher than prior literature estimates.
- The role and importance of patents differs significantly between industries
Start-Up Space characterizes investment in start-up space ventures between 2000-2015. Some key findings include:
- Space ventures have attracted over $13.3 billion in investment and debt financing since 2000, with nearly two-thirds coming in the last five years.
- 2015 saw a record $2.7 billion in investment and debt financing for space startups, with over $1.8 billion from venture capital alone.
- Over 250 investors have funded over 80 space startups since 2000, demonstrating the growing interest from private investors in the commercial space economy.
This presentation discusses SolarCity's business strategies and metrics. It focuses on growing its leadership in distributed solar, monetizing the value of its long-term energy contracts, and achieving best-in-class technology and operating costs. Metrics show SolarCity increasing its share of the growing US solar market while reducing costs per watt and increasing value per watt deployed through low-cost financing and contract monetization.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Project Management Semester Long Project - Acuityjpupo2018
Acuity is an innovative learning app designed to transform the way you engage with knowledge. Powered by AI technology, Acuity takes complex topics and distills them into concise, interactive summaries that are easy to read & understand. Whether you're exploring the depths of quantum mechanics or seeking insight into historical events, Acuity provides the key information you need without the burden of lengthy texts.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
National Security Agency - NSA mobile device best practices
Nasa commercial space dec 2012
1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Commercial Space and
Why Are We Doing It?
November 7, 2012
Philip McAlister
NASA HQ, HEOMD
2. The Future State
• The vision of commercial human
spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit
(LEO) is a robust, vibrant, profit-
making commercial enterprise
with many providers and a wide
range of private and public users.
• NASA’s commercial spaceflight
initiatives are helping to make this
vision a reality.
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3. “Commercial” at NASA
Program Characteristic Early Space Age Commercial-Oriented
Approach Approach
Owner NASA Industry
Contract Fee-Type Cost Plus Fixed Price
Contract Management Prime Contractor Public-Private Partnership
Customer(s) NASA Government and Non-
Government
Funding for Capability NASA procures capability NASA provides investment
Demonstration via milestone payments
NASA’s Role in Capability NASA defines “what” and NASA only defines “what”
Development “how” (Industry defines “how”)
Requirements Definition NASA defines detailed NASA defines top-level
requirements capabilities needed
Cost Structure NASA incurs total cost NASA and Industry cost
share
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4. Commercial Crew Approach
Traditional NASA Development Non-Traditional Development
Goal: ISS Crew Mission Goal: Commercial Human Transport
Extensive Government Involvement Limited Government Involvement
No Cost Sharing Cost Sharing
Government Owns IP Commercial Partner Owns IP
Detailed Design Requirements Tailored Human-Rating Requirements
Unlimited Data and Lots of Deliverables Pay-for-Performance Milestones
Higher Costs Lower Costs
NASA had clearly chosen a non-traditional development approach for the
Commercial Crew Program.
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5. Unique Approach to a Unique Situation
• Over the years, NASA has used a variety of a different approaches to
overseeing and understanding the development of spacecraft. Each
approach was tailored to meet the specific needs of the program.
• Within the context of CCP, the following key ingredients are present
which enable the adoption of these key paradigm changes:
– No technology breakthroughs were required – we are not pushing the
technological state of the art by flying people to and from low Earth orbit
– Very real prospect of other customers beyond NASA – spaceflight
participants and sovereign clients are existing markets with substantial
growth potential
– Government foundational customer base – the International Space Station
represents a long term, repeatable market
– Strong industrial base – many U.S. companies have the capability to
develop safe and reliable crew transportation systems.
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6. Approach Summary
• The purpose of contrasting NASA’s traditional and non-traditional
approaches does not mean one is better than the other.
• Each approach is appropriate for the type of program required.
– For technically-ambitious, one-of-a-kind programs where NASA is the
only customer and production is limited to only one (or a few) of the
systems, then a traditional approach is more appropriate.
– For more commercial-like programs that feature the key ingredients
mentioned previously, the approach being followed by the CCP is more
appropriate.
• The combination of a unique contracting mechanism and an innovative
technical approach should enable the development of a safe, reliable,
and cost effective crew transportation system for use by a wide range
of public and private users.
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7. Commercial Cargo Status
• SpaceX
– After 72 months, 40 milestones, and a
$396M investment from NASA, SpaceX
developed and brought into operations:
• A new U.S. intermediate class
commercial launch vehicle (Falcon 9),
• A spacecraft (Dragon), and
• A launch pad (LC-40)
capable of safely transporting cargo to the
ISS and returning cargo to the Earth.
• Orbital Sciences Corporation
– Orbital Sciences has completed 24 of 29
milestones and received $266.5M out of
$288.
– The maiden test flight date of the Antares
is under review but could occur in October
2012. The Demonstration Mission will
potentially occur 3 months after the
maiden flight. 7
8. Commercial Crew Program Roadmap
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Commercial
CCDev
Crew
Development Partners: Blue Origin, Boeing, Paragon, Sierra Nevada, ULA (5)
Scope: Crew Transportation System Technologies and Concepts
Total Amount Awarded: $50M
Commercial
CCDev 2
Crew
Development Partners: Blue Origin, Boeing, Sierra Nevada, SpaceX (4)
Round 2 Scope: Elements of a Crew Transportation System
Total Amount Awarded: $315M
Commercial CCiCAP (Base Period) CCiCAP (Optional Period)
Crew
Integrated Partners: Boeing, Sierra Nevada, SpaceX (3) Partners: TBD
Scope: Integrated Crew Transportation Systems Scope: Final Development and Test(s)
Capability Total Amount Awarded: $1,112M
NASA Crew CPC (Phase 1) Certification (Phase 2)
Certification Partners: TBD Partners: TBD
Scope: Early Certification Products Scope: Full Certification
Total Amount Awarded: $40M (maximum)
Crew
Transportation
Services for
NASA-Sponsored
Personnel
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9. Sierra Nevada Corporation
• Descriptions & Features
– Dream Chaser spacecraft is a reusable, piloted, lifting body,
derived from NASA HL-20 concept
• Carries up to 7 crew members
• Utilizes non-toxic propellants
• Primary Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, Florida Artist rendition of Dream Chaser in low-
Earth orbit
• Primary Landing Site: Shuttle Landing Facility, Florida
• Abort scenario leverages primary propulsion system with an
ability to abort to a runway landing
– Atlas V vehicle launched from the Space Launch Complex 41
launch pad
• Base Period
– $212.5M total NASA funding for 9 milestones
– Significant progress toward completion of critical design
– Two major safety reviews and significant subsystem
technology maturation and hardware testing
Artist rendition of Dream
Chaser and Atlas V on
launch pad
Artist rendition of Dream Chaser landing
on a runway
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10. SpaceX
• Descriptions & Features
– Spacecraft uses a crewed version of the SpaceX Dragon
capsule
• Carries up to 7 Crew
• Primary Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Artist rendition of Dragon attached to
• Primary Landing Site: “On land” landing, specific landing ISS
site in work
• Integrated, side-mounted launch abort system utilizing
SuperDraco engines
– Upgraded Falcon 9 vehicle launched from the Space Launch
Complex 40 launch pad
– Mid calendar year 2015 crewed test flight (dependent on
funding and technical progress)
• Base Period
– $440M total NASA funding for 14 milestones
– Culminates in an integrated critical design review Picture of Falcon 9 rocket on
launch pad in Florida
– Includes a pad abort test and an in-flight abort test
Artist rendition of Dragon re-entering
Earth’s atmosphere
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11. Boeing
• Descriptions & Features
– CST-100 spacecraft is a reusable capsule design utilizing
many proven flight components
• Carries up to 7 people
• Primary Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
• Primary Landing Site: “On Land” landing, specific landing Artist rendition of the CST-100
spacecraft
site in work
• “Pusher” launch abort system
– Atlas V launch vehicle using the dual engine Centaur upper
stage configuration and launched from the Space Launch
Complex 41 launch pad
– Late calendar year 2016 crewed test flight (dependent on
funding and technical progress)
• Base period
– $460M total NASA funding for 19 milestones
Artist rendition of CST-100 and
– Culminates in an integrated critical design review Atlas V on the launch pad
– Significant propulsion system, avionics, and wind
tunnel development and testing
Successful parachute drop
test accomplished during
CCDev2
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12. Accomplishments and Status
• CCDev1 successfully completed; the majority of CCDev2 milestones completed;
CCiCAP underway, ISS safety and performance requirements baselined.
• Industry is making significant progress on multiple crew transportation system designs.
• Budget status reflects steady progress.
900
$830M*
800
700
600
500
$406M
400
$312M
300
200
100 $50M
0
2009/2010 2011 2012 2013
* FY2013 President’s Budget Request
• Together with the capabilities to explore deep space provided by the Space Launch
System and the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA has a robust, complementary U.S.
human space flight program.
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