Purpose

The purpose of the catalog is to provide accessible information about NASA-funded technologies to improve technology adoption and enhance collaboration.

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Technology catalogs are intended to offer a snapshot of relevant technologies within a particular capability area. For additional information, click the hyperlink in each technology title to access its TechPort page or, when a TechPort page is not available, an alternative source.

If you would like additional information about a specific technology, its licensing potential, or how to connect with the developers, please contact hq-techport@mail.nasa.gov.

What Is Considered Logistics Technology?

Logistics technologies support any phase of space logistics including transportation, cargo sustainment, cargo offloading and manipulation, surface mobility, cargo loading and transfer, surface mating, and disposal.

• Logistics-specific technologies are those that provide a core function of the logistics workflow, such as cargo offloading, manipulation, or tracking.
• Logistics-affiliated technologies* are those within tangential technology areas that support logistics elements or assets, such as power systems for logistics carriers or dust-tolerant connectors.
  _{*Transportation, mobility, and communications technologies serve important functions within logistics; however, these domains are classified as distinct capability areas and will have their own technology catalogs. Cross-cutting technologies included in this catalog, such as autonomous systems and robotics, will also have a separate catalog describing technologies that are not affiliated directly with logistics.}

Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

9. Actual system flight proven through successful mission operations.

8. Actual system completed and “flight qualified“ through test and demonstration.

7. System prototype demonstration in an operational environment.

6. System/sub-system model or prototype demonstration in an operational environment.

5. Component and/or breadboard validation in relevant environment.

4. Component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment.

3. Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept.

2. Technology concept and/or application formulated.

1. Basic principles observed and reported.