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STMD, Space Tech
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NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) leads the development, demonstration, and infusion of transformational space technologies that solve critical stakeholder needs. As the tech base for civil space, STMD advances technology to support future NASA, other government, and commercial missions. STMD investments aim to (1) advance U.S. space technology innovation and competitiveness in a global context, (2) encourage technology driven economic growth with an emphasis on the expanding space economy, and (3) inspire and develop a diverse and powerful U.S. aerospace technology community. STMD bolsters and funds diverse ideas from entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators across the country. Space technology research and development occurs at NASA centers, universities, national labs, and small businesses.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
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1) The Deep Space Atomic Clock launched in late June 2019 aboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy as a rideshare with the U.S. Air Force’s STP-2 mission. This mission is demonstrating a small, low-mass atomic clock based on mercury-ion trap technology, providing unprecedented stability needed for next-generation deep space navigation and radio science. The atomic clock on this mission offers the promise of 50 times greater accuracy than today’s best space navigation clocks.
2) NASA’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission launched in late June 2019 aboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy as a rideshare with the U.S. Air Force’s STP-2 mission. The mission is demonstrating a propulsion system using a significantly less toxic propellant than hydrazine while providing 40 percent higher performance by volume.
3) The CubeSat Handling of Multisystem Precision Time Transfer mission launched via Rocket Lab in December 2018 to demonstrate a precision timing satellite equipped with atomic clocks synchronized with a ground clock through laser pulse.
4) Flight Opportunities flew 43 technology development payloads across four suborbital launch vehicle flights, one vertical takeoff/lander flight, six high-altitude balloon flights, and one parabolic campaign.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
