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Manufacturing     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Earth-Supplied Resource Utilization	S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling � X12.02 - Advanced Food Technologies
In-situ Resource Utilization	S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X2.03 - Spacecraft Habitation and Waste Management Systems X3.01 - Lunar Regolith Excavation and Material Handling X3.02 - Oxygen Production from Lunar Regolith X3.03 - Lunar ISRU Development and Precursor Activities X4.01 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X7.01 - Cryogenic Storage for Space Exploration Applications X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling �
Microgravity	X3.02 - Oxygen Production from Lunar Regolith X3.03 - Lunar ISRU Development and Precursor Activities �

Materials     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Ceramics	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.09 - Rotorcraft S2.05 - Optics Manufacturing and Metrology for Telescope Optical Surfaces T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures �
Composites	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.09 - Rotorcraft O3.03 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing S2.05 - Optics Manufacturing and Metrology for Telescope Optical Surfaces S3.02 - Thermal Control Systems T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X4.05 - Composite Structures - Cryotanks X4.06 - Composite Structures - Manufacturing X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Computational Materials	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft T7.01 - Predictive Numerical Simulation of Rocket Exhaust Interactions with Soil X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Metallics	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.09 - Rotorcraft S2.05 - Optics Manufacturing and Metrology for Telescope Optical Surfaces T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures �
Multifunctional/Smart Materials	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.09 - Rotorcraft O1.02 - Antenna Technology S2.03 - Precision Deployable Optical Structures and Metrology S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis S2.05 - Optics Manufacturing and Metrology for Telescope Optical Surfaces S3.02 - Thermal Control Systems T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Optical & Photonic Materials	S1.01 - Lidar System Components S1.05 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis X2.01 - Spacecraft Cabin Ventilation and Thermal Control �
Organics/Bio-Materials	X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures � X10.01 - In Flight Diagnosis and Treatment X14.01 - On Orbit Ambient Biological Sample Preservation Techniques
Radiation Shielding Materials	X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X5.03 - Extravehicular Activity (EVA) �
Semi-Conductors/Solid State Device Materials	S1.01 - Lidar System Components S1.05 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments �
Superconductors and Magnetic	S1.05 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments S1.07 - Cryogenic Systems for Sensors and Detectors �
Tribology	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft X3.03 - Lunar ISRU Development and Precursor Activities X4.01 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X5.02 - Surface System Dust Mitigation �

Microgravity     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Biophysical Utilization
Combustion	X2.05 - Spacecraft Fire Protection �
Liquid-Liquid Interfaces	X7.01 - Cryogenic Storage for Space Exploration Applications � X14.01 - On Orbit Ambient Biological Sample Preservation Techniques X14.02 - On Orbit Cell Counting and Analysis Capability

Power and Energy     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Biochemical Conversion	X10.01 - In Flight Diagnosis and Treatment �
Energy Storage	S3.03 - Power Generation and Storage S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies X6.01 - Fuel Cells for Surface Systems X6.02 - Advanced Space-Rated Batteries X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling �
MHD and Related Conversion
Nuclear Conversion	S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies �
Photovoltaic Conversion	S3.03 - Power Generation and Storage S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies �
Power Management and Distribution	A2.09 - Rotorcraft A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology S3.03 - Power Generation and Storage �
Renewable Energy	S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies X6.01 - Fuel Cells for Surface Systems X6.02 - Advanced Space-Rated Batteries X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling �
Thermodynamic Conversion	S3.03 - Power Generation and Storage S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies T8.01 - Revolutionary (>30% Conversion Efficiency) Thermo-Electric Devices X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling �
Thermoelectric Conversion	S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies T8.01 - Revolutionary (>30% Conversion Efficiency) Thermo-Electric Devices �
Wireless Distribution	A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies �

Propulsion     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Aerobrake	S3.04 - Propulsion Systems X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Aircraft Engines	A1.08 - Engine Lifing and Prognosis for In-Flight Emergencies A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.07 - Flight and Propulsion Control and Dynamics A2.09 - Rotorcraft A2.10 - Propulsion Systems T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing �
Beamed Energy
Chemical	S3.04 - Propulsion Systems T10.01 - Large Propulsion System Testing Requirements X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling �
Electromagnetic Thrusters
Electrostatic Thrusters	S3.04 - Propulsion Systems �
Feed System Components	S3.04 - Propulsion Systems T10.01 - Large Propulsion System Testing Requirements X7.01 - Cryogenic Storage for Space Exploration Applications X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling X7.03 - Cryogenic Instrumentation for Ground and Flight Systems �
Fundamental Propulsion Physics	A2.09 - Rotorcraft A2.10 - Propulsion Systems T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X7.01 - Cryogenic Storage for Space Exploration Applications X7.03 - Cryogenic Instrumentation for Ground and Flight Systems �
High Energy Propellents (Recombinant Energy & Metallic Hydrogen)	T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing �
Launch Assist (Electromagnetic, Hot Gas and Pneumatic)	S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing �
MHD
Micro Thrusters	S3.04 - Propulsion Systems �
Monopropellants	S3.04 - Propulsion Systems �
Nuclear (Adv Fission, Fusion, Anti-Matter, Exotic Nuclear)	X7.01 - Cryogenic Storage for Space Exploration Applications �
Propellant Storage	O3.03 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing T10.01 - Large Propulsion System Testing Requirements X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X4.05 - Composite Structures - Cryotanks X4.06 - Composite Structures - Manufacturing X7.01 - Cryogenic Storage for Space Exploration Applications X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling X7.03 - Cryogenic Instrumentation for Ground and Flight Systems �
Solar
Tethers

Robotics     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Human-Robotic Interfaces	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety O1.02 - Antenna Technology T1.01 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations �
Integrated Robotic Concepts and Systems	S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations X3.01 - Lunar Regolith Excavation and Material Handling X4.01 - Low Temperature Mechanisms �
Intelligence	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety O1.10 - Transformational Communications Technology S6.02 - Sensor and Platform Data Processing & Control T1.01 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations �
Manipulation	S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations X3.01 - Lunar Regolith Excavation and Material Handling X4.01 - Low Temperature Mechanisms �
Mobility	T1.01 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations X3.01 - Lunar Regolith Excavation and Material Handling X4.01 - Low Temperature Mechanisms �
Perception/Sensing	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S6.02 - Sensor and Platform Data Processing & Control X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations �
Teleoperation	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety T1.01 - Information Technologies for Intelligent Planetary Robotics X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations �

Sensors and Sources     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Biochemical	S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science X13.02 - Technology/Technique for Imaging Radiation Damage at the Cellular Level X14.01 - On Orbit Ambient Biological Sample Preservation Techniques �
Gravitational	S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis �
High-Energy	S1.05 - Detector Technologies for UV, X-Ray, Gamma-Ray and Cosmic-Ray Instruments S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis �
Large Antennas and Telescopes	O1.02 - Antenna Technology S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S1.03 - Passive Microwave Technologies S1.06 - Particles and Field Sensors and Instrument Enabling Technologies S2.03 - Precision Deployable Optical Structures and Metrology S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis �
Microwave/Submillimeter	A1.04 - Aviation External Hazard Sensor Technologies O1.02 - Antenna Technology O2.01 - Automated Collection and Transfer of Launch Range Surveillance/Intrusion Data S1.02 - Active Microwave Technologies S1.03 - Passive Microwave Technologies S1.04 - Sensor and Detector Technology for Visible, IR, Far IR and Submillimeter S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S1.10 - Space Geodetic Observatory Components S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis T4.01 - Lidar, Radar and Coherent Fiber Budnle Arrays �
Optical	A1.04 - Aviation External Hazard Sensor Technologies A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O1.10 - Transformational Communications Technology O2.01 - Automated Collection and Transfer of Launch Range Surveillance/Intrusion Data S1.01 - Lidar System Components S1.04 - Sensor and Detector Technology for Visible, IR, Far IR and Submillimeter S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S1.10 - Space Geodetic Observatory Components S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S2.03 - Precision Deployable Optical Structures and Metrology S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis T4.01 - Lidar, Radar and Coherent Fiber Budnle Arrays X5.01 - Lunar Surface Systems X7.03 - Cryogenic Instrumentation for Ground and Flight Systems �
Particle and Fields	S1.06 - Particles and Field Sensors and Instrument Enabling Technologies S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology X13.01 - Active Charged Particle and Neutron Radiation Measurement Technologies X13.02 - Technology/Technique for Imaging Radiation Damage at the Cellular Level �
Sensor Webs/Distributed Sensors	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.09 - Rotorcraft A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O1.10 - Transformational Communications Technology O2.01 - Automated Collection and Transfer of Launch Range Surveillance/Intrusion Data O4.01 - Metric Tracking of Launch Vehicles S1.08 - In Situ Airborne, Surface, and Submersible Instruments for Earth Science S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S2.04 - Optical Devices for Starlight Detection and Wavefront Analysis S6.02 - Sensor and Platform Data Processing & Control S6.03 - Data Analyzing and Processing Algorithms X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X7.03 - Cryogenic Instrumentation for Ground and Flight Systems �
Substrate Transfer Technology

Structures     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Airframe	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.09 - Rotorcraft S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X4.06 - Composite Structures - Manufacturing �
Airlocks/Environmental Interfaces	S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X5.02 - Surface System Dust Mitigation X5.03 - Extravehicular Activity (EVA) �
Controls-Structures Interaction (CSI)	A1.07 - On-Board Flight Envelope Estimation for Unimpaired and Impaired Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.07 - Flight and Propulsion Control and Dynamics �
Erectable	O1.02 - Antenna Technology X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures �
Inflatable	O1.02 - Antenna Technology S3.05 - Balloon Technology, Terrestrial and Planetary X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X4.03 - Expandable Structures X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X5.03 - Extravehicular Activity (EVA) X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Kinematic-Deployable	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity S1.11 - Lunar Science Instruments and Technology S2.03 - Precision Deployable Optical Structures and Metrology X4.01 - Low Temperature Mechanisms X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Launch and Flight Vehicle	A2.04 - Aeroelasticity S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X4.05 - Composite Structures - Cryotanks X4.06 - Composite Structures - Manufacturing �
Modular Interconnects	S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring �
Structural Modeling and Tools	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.09 - Rotorcraft S3.05 - Balloon Technology, Terrestrial and Planetary T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring �
Tankage	X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring X4.05 - Composite Structures - Cryotanks X4.06 - Composite Structures - Manufacturing �

Thermal     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Ablatives	T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.06 - Composite Structures - Manufacturing X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Control Instrumentation	S3.02 - Thermal Control Systems S5.01 - Planetary Entry, Descent, Ascent, Rendezvous and Landing Technology X2.01 - Spacecraft Cabin Ventilation and Thermal Control �
Cooling	S1.07 - Cryogenic Systems for Sensors and Detectors S3.02 - Thermal Control Systems X2.01 - Spacecraft Cabin Ventilation and Thermal Control X5.02 - Surface System Dust Mitigation X5.03 - Extravehicular Activity (EVA) � X10.01 - In Flight Diagnosis and Treatment
Reuseable	X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures � X10.01 - In Flight Diagnosis and Treatment
Thermal Insulating Materials	A2.01 - Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft O3.03 - Vehicle Integration and Ground Processing S3.02 - Thermal Control Systems S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies T9.01 - Technologies for Human & Robotic Space Exploration Propulsion Design and Manufacturing X4.02 - Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials and Structures X4.06 - Composite Structures - Manufacturing X5.03 - Extravehicular Activity (EVA) X7.02 - Cryogenic Fluid Transfer and Handling X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �

Verification and Validation     [Click to Return to Technology Taxonomy Listing]
Operations Concepts and Requirements	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O4.03 - Lunar Surface Navigation S4.01 - NanoSat Launch Vehicle Technologies S4.02 - Rapid End-to-End Mission Design and Simulation S4.03 - Cost Modeling X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations X1.04 - Integrated System Health Management for Ground Operations X3.01 - Lunar Regolith Excavation and Material Handling X3.02 - Oxygen Production from Lunar Regolith � X10.01 - In Flight Diagnosis and Treatment X11.01 - Behavioral Assessment Tools X12.02 - Advanced Food Technologies X13.02 - Technology/Technique for Imaging Radiation Damage at the Cellular Level X14.01 - On Orbit Ambient Biological Sample Preservation Techniques X14.02 - On Orbit Cell Counting and Analysis Capability
Simulation Modeling Environment	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A2.06 - Aerothermodynamics O4.03 - Lunar Surface Navigation O4.04 - Timing S4.02 - Rapid End-to-End Mission Design and Simulation S4.03 - Cost Modeling S4.04 - Reusable Flight Software S6.05 - Software as a Service to Large Scale Modeling T2.01 - Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities T7.01 - Predictive Numerical Simulation of Rocket Exhaust Interactions with Soil X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations X2.01 - Spacecraft Cabin Ventilation and Thermal Control X8.01 - Detachable, Human-Rated, Ablative Environmentally Compliant TPS �
Testing Facilities	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety A2.04 - Aeroelasticity A4.01 - Ground Test Techniques and Measurement Technology A4.02 - Flight Test Techniques and Measurement Technology O2.02 - Ground Test Facility Instrumentation S4.02 - Rapid End-to-End Mission Design and Simulation T2.01 - Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities T10.01 - Large Propulsion System Testing Requirements X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations X1.02 - Reliable Software for Exploration Systems X4.04 - Composite Structures - NDE/Structures Health Monitoring �
Testing Requirements and Architectures	O2.02 - Ground Test Facility Instrumentation S4.02 - Rapid End-to-End Mission Design and Simulation S4.04 - Reusable Flight Software T2.01 - Foundational Research for Aeronautics Experimental Capabilities X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations X1.02 - Reliable Software for Exploration Systems �
Training Concepts and Architectures	A1.05 - Crew Systems Technologies for Improved Aviation Safety S4.02 - Rapid End-to-End Mission Design and Simulation X1.01 - Automation for Vehicle and Habitat Operations �