D-Conference Call for Papers

6th Conference on Human/Robotic Technology
and the Vision for Space Exploration

Interested in submitting a paper to D-Conference? The process begins with the submission of your initial abstract. Check out the E-Conference Call for Papers below to find the most appropriate session for your submission. Below each session's listing is a direct link to our initial abstract submission form. You'll find additional information about publishing in the proceedings, including requirements and a publication timeline, on our general manuscript submission page.

Conference Overview

This conference will present a broad overview of the plans, programs, and technology development activities that NASA and its international partners are pursuing to enable the Vision for Space Exploration.

Session chairs, and co-chairs to follow. In the interim, if you have any questions, please contact the Program Chairs listed above.

D01. Exploration Technology Opening Session

This session will provide an overview of NASA’s exploration programs and technology needs.

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D02. Lunar and Mars Exploration Architecture Studies

This session will discuss plans for the lunar outpost, the human exploration of Mars, and other potential missions for exploration systems.

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D03. Technologies for Orion and Ares

This session will discuss projects that are developing technologies for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle and the Ares launch vehicles such as thermal protection systems, propulsion, and avionics.

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D04. Technologies for the Lunar Lander

This session will discuss projects that are developing technologies for the Lunar Lander such as propulsion, cryogenic propellant storage, precision landing systems, and lightweight structures.

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D05. Technologies for the Lunar Outpost

This session will discuss projects that are developing technologies for the lunar outpost such as assembly concepts, environmental control and life support systems, crew habitats, logistics, and supportability.

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D06. Technologies for Lunar Surface Operations

This session will discuss projects that are developing technologies to enable advanced lunar surface operations such as robotics, EVA, and in-situ resource utilization.

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D07. Technologies for Lunar Surface Power Systems

This session will discuss projects that are developing technologies for power generation and transmission as well as energy storage for the lunar outpost.

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D08. Technology Demonstrations and Analogs

This session will discuss ground-based, system-level demonstrations of technologies, and analogs used to simulate operations on the lunar surface.

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D09. International Partnerships for Exploration Technology Development

This session will discuss the global exploration strategy, plans for international participation, and projects that international partners are pursuing to support exploration.

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D10. Novel Concepts

This session will discuss innovative ideas and advanced concepts to enable new far-term visions for space exploration.

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Helpful Links

• Conferences Main Page
• General STAIF-2008 Call for Papers including all Conferences

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