, Centennial, Colo. The studies will include
technology-validation experiment descriptions; rationale for flight
validation; system development approach; partnering relationships; schedule
and cost data.

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Technology investigators grouped by capability areas:

Precision Formation Flying System Technology: technologies that will
continuously and collaboratively control multiple spacecraft flying in
formation to image, for example, planets in other solar systems."
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The selected investigators will conduct studies of their advanced
spacecraft technologies that are candidates to fly within the next five years.
NASA's New Millennium Program develops and tests emerging new
technologies, specialized equipment and components to withstand the harsh
environment of space., was selected for
"Intersatellite Communications Subsystem Study;" Jeffery Tien of the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, Calif."

System Technology For Large Space Telescopes: technologies that include a
large deployable sunshield and a mechanical cryogenic cooler, which cools
optical systems to approximately -425 Fahrenheit.

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The technology providers join five NASA-led system technology capability
area teams to conduct concept definition studies.8 meter aperture assembled into
an array.
Jim Steiner, senior vice president and general manager, Corning
Specialty Materials said, "We are excited to have the opportunity to
provide the University of Hawaii with our ULE(R) material.

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use intersatellite communication and distance measurements.
was selected for "Validation of Aerocapture Guidance Technology.gov/home/index.

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Aerocapture System Technology for Planetary Exploration: technologies to
demonstrate flight maneuvers executed upon arrival at a planet in which
atmospheric drag is used to decelerate the spacecraft into orbit., Tustin, Calif.

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, was selected
for "Advanced Silicone-17 Thermal Protection System for Aerocapture;"
"Advanced Phenolic -20 Thermal Protection System for Aerocapture;" and
"Advanced Silicone-20 Ablative Thermal Protection System for Aerocapture.gov/

For information about NASA and agency programs on the Internet , visit:

http://www. These telescopes will have a giant field of view which will
allow them, in a single exposure, to image an area 30-40 times that of
the full moon.

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WASHINGTON , NASA's Science Mission Directorate
(SMD) selected 11 technology investigators as part of the New Millennium
Program, Space Technology 9 Project. We are very
appreciative of the space technology community for joining with NASA in
pursuit of the technologies," said NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator ,
Science Mission Directorate, Dr., was selected for "Autonomous
Formation Flying Sensor;" and Oliver Lay, JPL was selected for "Modulated
Sideband Technology for Absolute Ranging (MSTAR) Range Sensor. These capabilities will
enable future large space telescopes to detect and characterize planets in
orbit around nearby stars.com/semiconductoroptics)
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Domenick Tenerelli of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif,
was selected for "System Technology for Large Space Telescopes . During the missions, hazard avoidance and accurate landing near
terrain of scientific interest will be essential for success.

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The goal of this phase of the program is to make the new
technologies available for future space and Earth science missions. William
Congdon of Applied Research Associates, Inc .nasa.

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Marty Siemon of
General Dynamics Decision Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz. These
missions will be designed to perform in situ science investigations or sample
return."
James Masciarelli of Ball Aerospace + Technologies Corporation , Boulder, Colo.Y. Corning has developed
sophisticated weight reduction technologies that make it possible for
telescopes to be extremely lightweight yet extremely precise.

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Genuinely amateur astronomy groups and clubs are listed in Science/Astronomy/Amateur /Organizations/.

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NASA will evaluate the reports and select the concept area that
will fly in space as the Space Technology 9 flight validation mission.

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NASA Selects Advanced Technology Providers

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Emanuel Tward of Northrop Grumman Space
Technology, Redondo Beach, Calif. Larry Matthies
of JPL was selected for "Descent Image Navigation and Hazard Detection.
The mirror blank will serve as the primary mirror for the
Pan-STARRS PS-1 telescope. The ability of the system to rapidly survey large areas
of the sky makes it particularly powerful for detecting objects such
as supernovae and earth-threatening asteroids . Corning
has drawn upon its glass and process expertise to produce materials
with unprecedented precision, homogeneity, and ability to withstand
extreme thermal fluctuations.

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The United States Air Force Research Laboratory provides funding for
this project. Telescope mirror applications, whether
earth-bound or in space, require materials that can perform to the
stringent standards of astronomic research.

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The data provided by
Pan-STARRS will be used to address many scientific questions, ranging
from the origin of the Solar System to the properties of the Universe.

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"We are tremendously excited by the potential scientific payoff for future
science missions enabled by these advanced technologies. The IFA is
leading the effort to design and implement an astronomical survey
system to search for potential earth-impacting asteroids and comets.

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Solar Sail Flight System Technology: technologies that will deploy and
operate a steerable solar sail with measurable acceleration.

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The PS-1 telescope will function as the
pathfinder for the primary telescope system Pan-STARRS, which will
require up to four telescopes with 1.

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The total project cost is $1."

Descent and Terminal Guidance System Technology for Pinpoint Landing and
Hazard Avoidance: technologies that will enable future missions to the moon,
Mars, Europa, comets, asteroids, and other deep space destinations.

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The Project will flight demonstrate and
validate technologies., was selected for "Inflatable
Solar Sail for Multimission Applications.8 meter
ULE (R) mirror blank to the Pan -STARRS project being coordinated by
the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy (IFA). Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass,
ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of
light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop,
engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the
telecommunications, flat panel display, environmental , semiconductor,
and life sciences industries.

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For more information about the New Millennium Project on the Internet,
visit:

http://nmp.

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, was selected for "Sunshade Cryocooler. David
Lichodziejewski of L'Garde, Inc.

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