Matrixed Autonomous Knowledge Orchestrator (MAKO)

MAKO is an initiative to develop, evaluate, and deploy a general-purpose autonomous agent framework. It is designed to execute complex, repetitive, and safety-critical technical workflows within the mission analysis ecosystem. MAKO aligns with the goal of advancing autonomous systems, intelligent system health management, fault management automation, and AI-assisted mission operations.

Execute Autonomously: The framework will reliably perform complex, repetitive, and safety-critical workflows such as risk modeling, Monte Carlo evaluations, and fault-management testing without requiring constant human orchestration. (Additional tool incorporation can be established if/when needed) Operate Securely and Offline: The system will function entirely on-premise, ensuring data security and offline capability (when needed). Connection to NASA network will be needed to allow for downloading of external open-source data, software, and models. Interpret Intent and Manage Tasks: The framework will be able to translate high-level user goals into concrete, executable procedures, manage computational resources effectively, and produce accurate, verifiable results. Additionally, framework will be developed to utilize internal NASA analysis tools and applications. Enhance Efficiency: It is expected to significantly reduce analyst time and schedule friction associated with high-volume analytical processes. Strategic Alignment: This project will help establish the SHARC Lab as a center for agent-driven mission automation.

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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