Space Mission Analysis Branches (SMAB) in Action
Part of the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate at NASA’s Langley Research Center
Learn more about our work for NASA and the nation.
Our Work with Human Exploration
6 min read
Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino
4 min read
Establishing a Maintenance Timeline in Space, featuring Chase Lynch
5 min read
Bringing Science and Engineering Together, featuring Tim Lewis
3 min read
A World of Space, featuring Kandyce Goodliff
3 min read
Costing the Moon to Mars Campaign, featuring Jordan Klovstad
4 min read
Designing the Moon to Mars Campaign, featuring Andrew McCrea
3 min read
Preparing Habitats for Deep-Space Exploration, featuring Matt Simon
3 min read
Packing for a Trip to Space, featuring Nicole Piontek
3 min read
Refueling Analysis for Mars Missions and Human Landing System, featuring Dan Tiffin
5 min read
What It Takes to Get Us to Mars and Back, featuring Patrick Chai
3 min read
Showcasing NASA’s Plans for Exploration, featuring Kevin Greer
6 min read
Building a Gateway to the Future, featuring Sharon Jefferies
4 min read
Boulders in the Sky, featuring Dan Mazanek
5 min read
Designing the Space to Keep Astronauts Healthy, featuring Kara Latorella
4 min read
The Big Picture of Lunar Landings, featuring Ryan Joyce
6 min read
A Pathway to Mars, featuring Akshay Prasad
3 min read
Capability Integration from the Moon to Mars, featuring Eric McVay
Our Work with Science
5 min read
Building Foresight for Earth Science, featuring Lindsey Jacobson
6 min read
Mapping Earth’s Observations, featuring Betsy Ford
3 min read
Orbit Constellation Analysis for Surface Deformation and Change, featuring Vianni Ricano Cadenas
5 min read
Assessing the Reliability of Space Constellations, featuring Ben Merrel
4 min read
Defining the Path to a Decision, featuring Marie Ivanco
4 min read
Modeling Alternative Mission Operation Options, featuring Josh Carden
3 min read
Searching for Science Mission Opportunities, featuring Katie McBrayer
Our Work with Technology
Other SMAB Stories
7 min read
From the Corps to the Cosmos, featuring Jaden Caradine
The Space Superhighway
2 min read
NASA Langley Engineer Recognized for Significant Contributions to Future Space Economy
2 min read
NASA Langley Aerospace Engineer Invited to White House
3 min read
Enabling Collaboration for Space Exploration, featuring Gregory Benjamin
8 min read
Little RASC-ALs Prospecting for Big Ideas, featuring Chris Jones and Shelley Spears
5 min read
Starting HAVOC for a Venus Exploration Concept, featuring Dale Arney and Chris Jones
