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| SMAB-EXP enables well-informed decision-making for complex space systems, architectures, and portfolios, focusing on human exploration. | SMAB-S&T enables well-informed decision-making for complex space architectures and systems, focusing on science and technology portfolios. |
Meet the SMAB Team
SMAB Core Capabilities
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| Campaigns | Integrated Architectures | Missions |
| We evaluate integrated sequences of missions over extended periods of time against technical and programmatic objectives. We generate comprehensive risk assessments on space system supportability and affordability. | We develop integrated architectures that blend system and mission concepts to achieve long-term exploration, science, and technology development goals. | We design and assess end-to-end space missions using in-house and commercial off-the-shelf tools. We provide high fidelity mission simulation and visualization for space missions to enable detailed technical analysis and public engagement. |
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| Vehicles | Decision Analysis | Strategic Analysis |
| We support in-depth, multi-discipline design and analysis of concepts and vehicles from pre-formulation through operations. | We apply decision analysis methods to inform NASA decision makers for activities such as portfolio characterization and prioritization, trade space exploration and down-selection of design options, and cost-benefit analysis. We develop independent decision models to enable traceable data-driven decisions. | We facilitate the advancement of organizational strategy through the development and execution of strategic frameworks. We provide independent technical and programmatic assessments of space technology and system concepts. |
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| Technology Assessment and Gap Analysis | ||
| We model and assess the impacts of technologies on space systems, missions, and architectures. We characterize technology and capability needs on a system and architectural level to inform portfolio formulation and prioritization. | ||
