MORS: Modular Robotic Suit as an Exercise System for Maintenance of Muscle Strength of Astronauts during Long-Term Space Missions

The project described in this proposal targets the Human Health Countermeasures element, particularly, the Risk of Impaired Performance Due to Reduced Muscle Mass, Strength & Endurance. It targets gap M9: Identify and validate exploration countermeasure hardware for the maintenance of muscle function, and gap M7: Develop the most efficient and effective exercise program for the maintenance of muscle function. The Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) and Space Technology Mission directorates’ goals and the Human Research Program’s (HRP’s) goals closely align with the objectives of this project, i.e., Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions. The HRP is dedicated to discovering the best methods and technologies to support safe and productive space travel. HRP’s goal is to provide human health and performance countermeasures, knowledge, technologies, and tools to enable safe, reliable, and productive human space exploration. The desired center will be JSC within the Human Adaptation and Countermeasures Division headed by Dr. Bloomberg.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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