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Craig, Mark

Publications and source records attributed to Craig, Mark.

6 records

NASA NTRS2016

Continuing to Build a Community Consensus on the Future of Human Space Flight: Report of the Fourth Community Workshop on Achievability and Sustainability of Human Exploration of Mars (AM IV)

To continue to build broadly based consensus on the future of human space exploration, the Fourth Community Workshop on Achievability and Sustainability of Human Exploration of Mars (AM IV), organized by Explore Mars, Inc. and the American Astronautical Society, was held at the Double Tree Inn in Monrovia, CA., December 68, 2016. Approximately 60 invited professionals from the industrial and commercial sectors, academia, and NASA, along with international colleagues, participated in the workshop. These individuals were chosen to be representative of the breadth of interests in astronaut and robotic Mars exploration.

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NASA NTRS2001

Human Exploration and Development of Space: Strategic Plan

In order to make possible the permanent extension of human presence beyond the bounds of Earth and enable historic improvements in our understanding of our solar system and the universe, and the quality of life, NASA must: (1) Undertake, in partnership with the scientific community, sustained international explorations throughout the inner solar system by integrated human/robotic expeditions; (2) Achieve breakthrough discoveries and technology developments through basic, applied, and commercial research in the unique venue of space--exploiting characteristics such as microgravity, vacuum, radiation, and location; (3) Establish safe and routine access to space in support of permanent commercial human operations in low-Earth orbit and ongoing exploration activities at one or more sites beyond Earth orbit; (4) Engage the private sector in the commercial development of space and enable the creation of new space industries generating new wealth for the US economy; and (5) Communicate the excitement and importance of the discovery of new worlds and the profound insights we will gain into the origins of life and the universe. In order to guide planning, the Human Exploration and Development of Space (HEDS) Enterprise has identified some potential future targets and goals (e.g. 'Design Reference Points') beginning with the near-term and extending to the far-term and beyond.

Branscome, Darrell↗

NASA NTRS2000

Human Exploration and Development of Space: Strategic Plan

The five goals of the Human Exploration and Development of Space include: 1) Explore the Space Frontier; 2) Expand Scientific Knowledge; 3) Enable Humans to Live and Work Permanently in Space; 4) Enable the Commercial Development of Space; and 5) Share the Experience and Benefits of Discovery.

Branscome, Darrell↗

NASA NTRS1992

A Scenario for Human Exploration of the Moon and Mars

Following a meeting on May 31, 1989, NASA received a request from Vice President Dan Quayle to conduct a study in preparation for a presidential decision on July 20, 1989, that would establish a NASA exploration goal. NASA Administrator Richard Truly set up a Working Group under Frank Martin and Mark Craig, which met at the Johnson Space Center and put together the data necessary to brief the White House on a appropriate plan. The group met from June 4 through June 11 to study the issue and prepare briefing charts. Many of the charts that the group prepared follow. The charts were used to brief Admiral Truly and other high-ranking NASA officials on June 13, 1989.

Craig, Mark↗

NASA NTRS1990

Technology needs of the Exploration Initiative

An overview of the U.S. Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) is presented. The two primary objectives of the initiative are a return to the moon to create a permanent lunar base and a human mission to Mars. Even though mission architectural concepts are not yet defined, previous studies indicate that the SEI will require developments in numerous areas, including advanced engines for space transportation, in-space assembly and construction to support permanent basing of exploration systems in space, and advanced surface operations capabilities including satisfactory levels of power and surface roving vehicles, and technologies to safely support human space operations of long duration. The process of mission definition has begun and it is shown that it is possible to identify a family of fundamental functional building blocks from which all SEI mission architectures will be constructed.

Aldrich, Arnold↗

NASA NTRS1990

Exploration Technology Program plans and directions

A summary of the proposed Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) needs that have been identified is presented along with a detailed review of the status of SEI technology planning. Plans are also being formulated to implement an Exploration Technology Program (ETP) that will develop the major technologies required for SEI. The ETP will provide in the near term clear demonstrations of potential exploration technologies, results of research to support SEI architecture decisions, and a foundation of mature technology that is ready to be applied in the first round of SEI missions. A family of functional building blocks has been defined from which both lunar and Mars SEI mission architectures can be constructed.

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