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Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)

Each technology project within the Game Changing Development Program focuses on advancing capabilities for going to and living in space.

“LIVE” projects enable humans to live and work farther away from Earth. These projects will conduct human and robotic lunar surface missions beyond 28 days without resupply, and conduct human Mars missions beyond 800 days including transit without resupply. The projects help to enable surface habitats that use local resources to create a variety of valuable items, such as propellant and water. 

Among others, some “LIVE” technologies within the GCD portfolio include: 

• The capability to manufacture and repair parts on-demand in space.  
• A platform for producing nutrients on-demand during deep space missions 
• A software system that could eventually enable astronauts on long-duration missions to diagnose and treat emergency  conditions quickly, rather than waiting on delayed expert medical advice from ground support