2016 RASC-AL Technical PaperCompliance Matrix

Crewed Mars Moons Mission / Page #
Is the overall system infrastructuresufficiently addressed?
Have you proposed synergistic application of innovative capabilities and/or new technologies for evolutionary development that enable future missions, reduce cost, or improve safety?
Does your scenario address novel applications (through scientific evaluation and rationale of mission operations) with an objective of sustaining space exploration by NASA, the international space community and/or industry?
Have you considered unique combinations of the planned elements with innovative capabilities/technologies to support crewed and robotic exploration of the solar system?
Have you addressed reliability and human safety in trading various design options?
Have you identified the appropriate key technologies and TRLs?
Have you identified the systems engineering and architectural trades that guide the recommended approach?
Have you provided a realistic assessment of how the project would be planned and executed (including a project schedule with a test and development plan)?
Have you included information on annual operating costs (i.e., budget)?
Have you given attention to synergistic applications of NASA’s planned current investments (within your theme and beyond)?
*Extra credit given to additional inclusion of synergistic commercial applications*
Does your paper adhere to the 5-10page limitation and other formatting guidelines?
Summarize Critical Points Addressing Theme Compliance and Innovation
(At a minimum, please quickly address the bullets.
Feel free to summarize additional key components of your concept, using up to one additional half page if extra space if needed.)
  • Architecture that delivers crew of four to either, or both, Phobos and Deimos for a minimum of 300 days total
  • Capabilities for Extravehicular Activities (EVAs)
  • Capabilities for tandem surface excursions on one or both moons, including tele-operating assets on the surface of Mars (i.e., rovers, ISRU production plants, infrastructure cameras, small Mars flyers, deployment of power and support systems, etc.)
  • Abilities for both robotic and crewed excursions driven by science, technology demonstration, ISRU, and site reconnaissance
  • Budget and timelines that accurately reflect the constraints listed in the theme description
  • Innovations in technology and operations that prepare and assist for future, further destinations

Team Info / Graphic of Concept/Technology
Required:
University Name, Paper Title, Faculty Advisor, Team Leader Name, &
Competition Category (undergrad or graduate)
Optional:
University/team logo; team photo / (Insert graphic/image(s) here)