Space Administration Centennial Challenges Program Space Technology Mission Directorate Cube Quest Challenge Lunar Derby and Deep Space Derby wwwnasagovspacetech 01072015 2015 Cube Quest Challenge Summit ID: 783175
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National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Centennial Challenges Program
Space Technology Mission Directorate
Cube Quest ChallengeLunar Derby and Deep Space Derby
www.nasa.gov/spacetech
01/07/2015
2015 Cube Quest Challenge Summit
Slide2New ChallengeCentennial Challenge Program announces Cube Quest ChallengeThe Deep Space DerbyThe Lunar DerbyQualified Teams will launch on board NASA's Exploration Mission
EM-1 at no costEM-1 is the first uncrewed lunar flyby of OrionSecondary Payloads will deploy during trans lunar orbit2015 Cube Quest Challenge Summit
01/07/2015
Slide3Goal: Incentivize small spacecraft deep space operations capabilities development, leading to the economic achievement of NASA, other government agencies, academia, and industry objectives.
Why Cube Quest Challenge?CubeSat Form Factor Advantages includeLow costSmall size, mass, and powerEasier launch vehicle integrationCurrent limitations includeShort-term operations, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)Communications subsystemsLow-bandwidth data ratesLow transmit powerLow-gain Unique protocols, or amateur radio wavelengths
No in-space propulsion (with limited exceptions)No deep space navigation
Future Applications includeAstrophysicsPlanetary ExplorationHeliophysicsEarth ScienceDoD ApplicationsNear Earth Object ExplorationSuccessful teams will demonstrate sustained spacecraft and ground-segment capabilities necessary for deep-space exploration.2015 Cube Quest Challenge Summit01/07/2015
Slide4Challenge FirstsFirst opportunity for non-government entities to develop spacecraft, and compete to operate at the moon and beyondChallenge incentivizes alternate solutions toDeep Space CommunicationsGround station networksDeployable CubeSat antennasImproved transmitters Game-changing high bandwidth opticalIn-Space PropulsionCubeSat market poised to offer a variety of propulsion systems
To date, only NanoSail-D has demonstrated propulsion in LEOAnticipated (but not limited to) propulsion typesSolar sailSolar electricChemical (subject to SLS approval)Longevity in Deep Space:New approaches to rad hardeningThermal and power managementAdvanced CubeSat GN&C to achieve lunar orbit and steer antennasFirst ever in-space Centennial Challenge
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Slide5SummaryNew Challenge StartingDeep Space DerbyLunar DerbyChallenge InformationRegistration is open
Kickoff Summit Now For More Information Go To NASA Centennial Challenges Websitewww.nasa.gov/challenges
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Slide7Challenge Team2015 Cube Quest Challenge Summit01/07/2015
RoleNameCCP, Deputy Program ManagerEric EberlyCCP, Program ManagerSam Ortega
Cube Quest Challenge AdministratorJim Cockrell, ARCJudges
1) Dr. David Klumpar, Heliophysics Division2) George Norris, SLS Secondary Payloads3) TBD4) TBD5) TBD