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Construction Implements for In-Situ resource utilization Construction (ConstructIICons)
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Description
Proposal seeks to further KSC's extreaterrestrial compaction for ISRU construction capabilities that meet potential partner needs and expands applicability to multiple programs. PI will partner with industry to advance compaction capabilities to TRL 6.
Benefits
Construction / ISRU demonstration missions require regolith size screening and delivery. TRL 6 construction implememts that have been evaluated in a relevant environment will take NASA closer to demonstrating extraterrestrial site preparation.
Details
| Technology area | Robotic Systems > Robotics Integration > Modularity, Commonality, and Interfaces |
| Program | Agency Independent Research and Development (A-IRAD) |
| Lead organization | Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Start date | 2025-11-01 |
| End date | 2026-09-30 |
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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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