The Space Portal

A Framework for Exploration and

Development

Daniel J. Rasky, PhD

Chief
Space Portal Office
Partnerships Directorate
Daniel.J.Rasky@nasa.gov
August 17, 2016

FISO Telecon Presentation

A New Entrepreneurial Paradigm for the

International Space Station
Workshop Summary
and Synthesis
June 21-22, 2005

L. Harper/SL
D. Rasky/TS
G. Schmidt/S

2-4 October, 2007

COTS Programmatic Foundation

Originated at the Space Portal*

*-The Commercial Path To Moon/Mars, Bruce Pittman and Tom Taylor, Jan 12, 2005

Commercial Space Launch Providers

Space Portal Enabled

Critical Technology
Transfer and Expert
Consultation for the
Primary Dragon
Heatshield: PICA-X

Space Portal Commercial Space Network

Space Portal Network

Supply Demand Capital Expertise Government Communications Organizations

Our Activities Have Impact

A New Entrepreneurial
Paradigm for the
International Space Station

June 21-22,
2005

2-4 October, 2007

COTS Knowledge Capture Project

HEOMD

Space Portal Development Thrusts

commercial lunar

commercial
microgravity

commercial Mars

PLANETARY
SUSTAINABILITY

commercial-enabled
science

Using Space to Benefit Earth and Advance Humanity

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A Key Question

How is NASA coping with the rapid rise and

evolution of the commercial space industry?

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Managing Transition NASA Executive Summit (July, 2016)

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NASA Executive Summit, 7/2016

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Managing Transition NASA Executive Summit (July, 2016)

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The Space5
Portal was
formed by
individuals
exploring
tomorrows
shores

NASA Executive Summit, 7/2016

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Another Key Question

So what and where are Tomorrows Shores?

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National Space Policy

Introduction
Fifty years after the creation of NASA,
our goal is no longer just a destination to
reach. Our goal is the capacity of
people to work and learn and operate
and live safely beyond the Earth for
extended periods of time, ultimately
in ways that are more sustainable
and even indefinite.

Principle #2

A robust and competitive commercial

space sector is vital to continued
progress in space. The United States is
committed to encouraging and
facilitating the growth of the U.S.
commercial space sector that
supports U.S. needs, is globally
competitive, and advances U.S.
leadership in the generation of new
markets and innovation-driven
entrepreneurship.

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An Over-Arching Rational for Space

FrameWork
Phases
Space

Economic

Sustainable

Exploration Development

Settlement

New Knowledge,
Technologies,
Capabilities

Planetary
Sustainability,
Prosperous Open
Future

Earth Orbital
Neighborhood -

EON

Lunar
Neighborhood -

LN

Mars
Neighborhood

MN

Beyond
Benefits:

Addressing Key
National Priorities

Thriving Space
Economy (jobs),
National Security,
Precious Resources,
Planetary Protection

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An Over-Arching Rational for Space

FrameWork
Regions

Phases
Space

Economic

Sustainable

Exploration Development

Settlement

New Knowledge,
Technologies,
Capabilities

Planetary
Sustainability,
Prosperous Open
Future

Earth Orbital
Neighborhood -

EON

Lunar
Neighborhood -

LN

Mars
Neighborhood

MN

Beyond
Benefits:

Addressing Key
National Priorities

Thriving Space
Economy (jobs),
National Security,
Precious Resources,
Planetary Protection

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An Over-Arching Rational for Space

FrameWork
Regions

Phases
Space

Economic

Exploration Development
Earth Orbital
Neighborhood -

EON

Mercury
Gemini
Shuttle
Hubble

Lunar
Neighborhood -

LN

Mars
Neighborhood

MN

Beyond
Benefits:

Addressing Key
National Priorities

Ranger
Surveyor
Apollo
LCROSS
LADEE

Sustainable

Settlement

ISS
ISS NL
SLS
Orion

COTS/CRS
CCP

CATALYST

Viking
Pathfinder
MER
MSL

Comm
Sats

GLXP

Mars One
Red Dragon

Galileo
Casini
New Horizons
Juno

New Knowledge,
Technologies,
Capabilities

Thriving Space
Economy (jobs),
National Security,
Precious Resources,
Planetary Protection

Planetary
Sustainability,
Prosperous Open
Future
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An Over-Arching Rational for Space

FrameWork
Space

Economic

Exploration Development
Earth Orbital
Neighborhood -

EON

Mercury
Gemini
Shuttle
Hubble

Lunar
Neighborhood -

LN

Mars
Neighborhood

MN

Beyond
Benefits:

Addressing Key
National Priorities

Ranger
Surveyor
Apollo
LCROSS
LADEE

Sustainable

Settlement
100%

ISS
ISS NL
SLS
Orion

COTS/CRS
CCP

CATALYST

Viking
Pathfinder
MER
MSL

Comm
Sats

Gov. Resources and Control

Regions

Phases

GLXP

Mars One
Red Dragon

Galileo
Casini
New Horizons
Juno

New Knowledge,
Technologies,
Capabilities

Thriving Space
Economy (jobs),
National Security,
Precious Resources,
Planetary Protection

Planetary
Sustainability,
Prosperous Open
Future

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It is not the
strongest of the
species that
survives, nor the
most
intelligent
It is the one that
is most
adaptable to
change.

Charles Darwin

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Backup

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Given the rapid evolution of the

emerging space industry, what are
we doing to assess and integrate
these new capabilities into the
New Agency Operating Model?
A new piece of the puzzle?

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