Lunar Surface Innovation

https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do?solId={C696DA91-2A92-B03C-A393-9BA6F9A87AB1}&path=open

Jenn Gustetic @NASA. On April 27th, the Space Tech Research Grants Program released the Early Stage Innovations 2022 (ESI22) Appendix of the SpaceTech REDDI NRA. ESI22 seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities for innovative, early-stage space #technologies in the following areas: (1) Development of #Fusion Plasma Direct Energy Conversion Processes for Thrust and Electric Power Production; (2) Development of Deterministic High Bandwidth Onboard WirelessNetworks; (3) Improved Methods for Characterization of Blunt-Body Dynamic Stability; (4) Advancing Manufacturing Approaches for Scalable Functionally Graded Materials for Space Applications; and (5) Development of #Materials and Manufacturing Processes for High-Temperature Radiators.

https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/esa-ends-lunar-cooperation-with-russia-turns-to-nasa-commercial-partners/

https://go.nasa.gov/3wtefEv

Version 2 of the Draft LunaNet Interoperability Specification is now available at the following link: https://go.nasa.gov/3wtefEv
This version reflects updates based on inputs from NASA users and European Space Agency collaborators. We will continue to seek the input of potential service providers and mission users from the broader commercial and government community as the standards are matured. We are hosting an event on Monday April 4, 2022, at 1 p.m. to explain the updates, address previously submitted Version 1 comments, answer any further questions, and invite new inputs. If you would like to attend, please register by April 3, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunanet-lunar-communications-and-navigation-interoperability-tickets-303036489297