Technology Investment Strategy

Technology Paradigm Shift

Shift from Technology derived from missions to Missions enabled by Technology

NASA Investment Strategy

“Buy when feasible, build when necessary”

• Acquire spacecraft systems and services from industry
• Core space systems and technologies provided by industry for mission needs
• Push technology and concepts to enable future generation space missions
• Ensure NASA sustained expertise and leadership

Strategic Technologies

• Advanced Miniaturization
• Intelligent Systems
• Compact Sensors and Instruments
• Self-Sustaining Human Support
• Deep Space Systems
• Intelligent Synthesis Environment

Commercial Space Sectors

• Space Transportation
• Communications
• Commercial Remote Sensing
• Space Processing