NIAC: The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program

Paper number

IAC-19,D4,IP,5,x50009

Author

Dr. Ronald Turner, United States, ANSER/NIAC

Coauthor

Mr. Jason Derleth, United States, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Coauthor

Dr. Michael LaPointe, United States, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Coauthor

Mr. John Nelson, United States, Bryce Space and Technology

Coauthor

Ms. Katherine Reilly, United States, Bryce Space and Technology

Coauthor

Ms. Tara Halt, United States, Bryce Space and Technology

Year

2019

Abstract

The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program nurtures visionary ideas that could transform future NASA missions with the creation of breakthroughs — radically better or entirely new aerospace concepts — while engaging innovators and entrepreneurs as partners in the journey. NIAC projects study innovative, technically credible, advanced concepts that could one day “change the possible” in aerospace. The program seeks innovations from diverse and non-traditional sources, and NIAC proposals are welcome from unaffiliated individuals, or those affiliated with any educational institution, commercial or not-for-profit organization, research laboratory, agency, or NASA Center (including JPL). The lead proposer must be a U.S. citizen or working in the U.S., but teaming by non-US organizations is permitted, subject to NASA's policy on foreign participation. 

This interactive presentation will provide an overview of the NIAC Program, highlighting several innovative studies using PowerPoint graphics and short, impactful videos. During the 15 minute on-site presentation, a short summary outlining the program and submission processes will be provided and questions taken from the audience.

Abstract document

IAC-19,D4,IP,5,x50009.brief.pdf

Manuscript document

IAC-19,D4,IP,5,x50009.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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