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Logistics Tracking
Logistics Tracking
Logistics tracking technologies identify, locate, and manage spaceflight hardware both in orbit and on surface. Experiences with logistics management on the International Space Station have identified a critical need for automation in logistics tracking technologies. This section outlines tracking technologies for logistics-specific items.
| Civil Space Shortfalls | SF20 |
| ESDMD Architecture-Driven Technology Gaps | 0701 |
| Primary Technology Taxonomy | TX13.5.6 |
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Radio-Frequency Identification Enabled Autonomous Logistics Management (Realm)
 | Description Automated localization and inventory of physical assets for, or within, a vehicle utilizing RFID technologies Potential Use Cases Inventory, self-reliance, autonomous operations TRL: 7 Intended Environment: Low Earth Orbit, Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort  |
Small Form Factor RFID Applicator (Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.)
 | Description Development of a small form factor, Astrobee-dedicated RFID label applicator to assist in logistics and asset tracking Potential Use Cases Autonomous logistics, asset tracking TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Low Earth Orbit, Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Robotic Interface Dogtags for Autonomous Habitat Outfitting and Logistics (Altius)
 | Description Development of a lightweight, low-cost, passive “DogTag” robotic interface that can be attached to various habitat structures and objects Potential Use Cases Robotic outfitting, object identification TRL: 3 Intended Environment: Low Earth Orbit, Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
