Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) are a type of measurement system used to assess the maturity level of a particular technology.
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Technology projects are developed by groups of SCaN Engineers and scientists. The technology items are created and tested in lab settings before they are taken into space for further testing. Once a technology has proven itself worthy in a space environment, it can then be utilized on missions.
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Technology Readiness Level
Demonstrable Technology
Demonstrable technologies are ones that have proven themselves in laboratory tests and have begun experimentation and testing in space.
Developmental Technology
Developmental technologies are ones that are not yet fully functional and have not yet made it to space.
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