2b. CESM_HunterR.pdf

This document is a NASA presentation about Small Spacecraft and Distributed Systems technology demonstration missions and development efforts. The presentation covers NASA's strategy to expand U.S. spacecraft capabilities through rapid development of small spacecraft technologies applicable to exploration, science, and commercial space sectors, with a focus on reducing mission costs, development time, and enabling new mission architectures.

The document outlines a comprehensive launch schedule from 2024-2027 for various technology demonstration missions, including CAPSTONE, Starling (autonomous swarm technology), Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), Pathfinder Technology Demonstrators, Green Propulsion Dual Mode, DiskSat, and CubeSat Laser Infrared CrossLink. These missions aim to demonstrate capabilities such as autonomous navigation, space-to-space communications, propulsion technologies, and novel satellite deployment techniques. The initiatives involve partnerships with multiple universities, research institutions, and private companies across the United States, representing a collaborative approach to advancing small spacecraft technologies.