Description of Driving Event:
Limited Funding for Advanced Research and Technology (R&T) for Extravehicular Activity (EVA)
Lesson(s) Learned:
The EVA Research and Technology (R&T) program has been highly successful, and its products have led to the development of significant safety and operational improvements to EVA hardware and procedures. Current funding for advanced R&T for EVA is extremely limited.
Recommendation(s):
Restore the EVA R&T program to a level that will permit further development of not only near-term safety and operability improvements but also long-term products.
Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness:
NASA recognizes the importance of the EVA R&T program. The EVA Project Office maintains the EVA technology roadmap, and, when appropriate, makes recommendations to the existing Programs when it is prudent to pursue R&T development (e.g., reduced prebreathe protocol). Also, NASA continues to provide R&T funding support, prioritized against requirements from NASA Headquarters on an annual basis.
Documents Related to Lesson:
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Mission Directorate(s):
- Space Operations
- Exploration Systems
Additional Key Phrase(s):
- Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
- Extra-Vehicular Activity
- Flight Equipment
- Research & Development
- Risk Management/Assessment
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