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Multi-center activity to analyze candidate EDL systems as they apply to human Mars landing in the context of the Evolvable Mars Campaign (EMC). The primary objective is to prioritize future STMD EDL technology investments. The study is performed in conjunction with the Human Architecture Team (HAT), sponsored by HEOMD.
NASA unfunded: To evaluate candidate EDL technologies using state-of-the-art structural sizing, aerothermodynamic, and trajectory simulation tools to discriminate the designs and inform future NASA investments strategies.
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