Exploration Science Projects (ESP) is a special unit of ARES that integrates science into human exploration through research, communication, coordination and technology development.
Exploration Science Projects (ESP) is a special unit of ARES that integrates science into human exploration through research, communication, coordination and technology development.
Exploration Science Projects (ESP) is a special unit of ARES that integrates science into human exploration through research, communication, coordination and technology development.
ESP is derived from the ARES legacy of science integration that began with Apollo missions
and extended into U.S. and international robotic missions, Space Shuttle missions and science
initiatives aboard the International Space Station. Recently, ARES was strategically placed
into Johnson’s new Exploration Integration and Science Directorate (EISD) to fully leverage
this science integration capability.
Planetary Expertise to Mission Development
Planetary Expertise to Mission Development
Planetary Expertise
to Mission Development
ESP applies planetary science expertise to the development of crewed exploration
architectures. Human spaceflight missions require detailed information about the
destination whether it is for landing site selection, soil regolith properties,
hazards, operations planning, space suit design or planetary resource utilization.
ESP helps develop the scientific objectives to be accomplished during crewed missions
through leadership of a team called SITHE, or Science Integration into Human Exploration,
a gateway between human spaceflight teams and science teams (within and outside of NASA).
New Concepts & Collaboration
New Concepts & Collaboration
New Concepts
& Collaboration
ARES is constantly evaluating ideas for new projects and science experiments for a wide range
of topics for flight experiments, instruments, analog missions, mission concept development,
and laboratory research. The best ideas are selected to form teams to develop proposals with
appropriate partners to compete for funding.
Many of our projects are in collaboration with partners and experts from industry and academia.
If you are interested in potentially collaborating with us on a new proposal or project, please
contact Dr. Paul Niles by email.
Many of our projects are in collaboration with partners and experts from industry and academia.
If you are interested in potentially collaborating with us on a new proposal or project, please
contact Dr. Paul Niles by email.