Ames Programs and Projects
The Program and Projects Directorate (Code P) develops and executes major spaceflight and complex projects at NASA Ames Research Center.
Current Programs and Projects
Ames’ Programs and Projects play a pivotal role in advancing the field of small spacecraft systems, facilitating rapid demonstration of promising technologies, providing data on thermal protection systems (TPS), and so much more.
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Current Studies
Ames spearheads special studies of varying topics to inform the design of payloads and spacecraft, understand target environments, and assess engineering feasibility, among others. These studies may take the form of focused working groups consisting of internal and external experts, surveys, and reports.
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Past Programs and Projects
Ames has managed missions exploring our Moon – mapping of the surface composition of the Moon, studying the lunar exosphere and dust in the Moon’s vicinity, and confirming the presence of water at the southern pole. Missions discovering thousands of planets outside of our solar system, orbiting other stars, and missions exploring Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn.
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Organization and Competencies
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Learn about the organization and how we lead major spaceflight and complex projects.
Proposal Development
The New Opportunities Center, Ames' comprehensive resource for proposals
