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Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office

Overview

NASA’s Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office (PESTO) was created by the Planetary Science Division to recommend non-mission specific, non-nuclear investments in planetary technology; to manage those investments; to coordinate planetary-relevant technology investments across the agency; and to maximize technology infusion into specific missions.

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News and Announcements

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Information for Funded Projects

Compilation of information related to Funded Projects, including Report Guidelines, Grant Policy and Compliance and more.

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Information for Proposers

Through an open, competitive solicitation process, we provide grants to universities, corporations, and other institutions to explore new instrument designs and technologies.

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Volunteer to be a Reviewer

To increase the pool of un-conflicted reviewers we are seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) to engage in discussions at a virtual panel meeting or provide external reviews.

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About PESTO

The Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office (PESTO) is managed at Glenn Research Center (GRC) as part of the Planetary Science Division (PSD).

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Investment Areas

PESTO programs fund instruments, components, and spacecraft technology that enable NASA Planetary Science Missions.

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Tech Dev Plan

Technology Development Plan

PESTO developed a comprehensive Planetary Science Technology Development strategy to outline how we will create widely available advanced capabilities to explore the solar system.

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Project Portfolio

Our projects develop and mature, to high technology readiness levels (TRL 6), innovative technologies for planetary science exploration.

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News and Announcements

View current news and announcements related to the PESTO Program.

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Events

PESTO will hold an alternating year in person Technology Showcase. The Technology Showcase is a forum created by PESTO to facilitate interactions and meetings between Technology Developers, Scientists, and Mission Managers. 

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