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D NIAC Statement of Work
Pages 51-56

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From page 51...
... It shall focus on revolutionary concepts, specifically systems and architectures that can have a major impact on future missions of the NASA Enterprises.
From page 52...
... This difference is illustrated in the following example: An improved rocket that would enhance human's ability to explore space would be evolutionary. A totally different and new type of transportation into space would be revolutionary and might include a space tether, a space elevator, or a mini magnetospheric plasma propulsion system, three concepts previously studied under past NIAC funded studies.
From page 53...
... Provide an additional source of technical leadership and advocacy for the analysis and definition of space and aeronautics advanced concepts. This advocacy requires an understanding of the National Space Policy, the NASA Strategic Plan and the NASA Enterprise Strategies.
From page 54...
... In addition, with prior written COTR approval, the contractor may allocate additional funds to transition the most successful Phase II awards into mainstream technology or research programs. The purpose of transition is to assist the infusion of the NIAC-developed advanced concept into other mainstream NASA programs for receipt of sustained NASA funding.
From page 55...
... • The Phase II study must have demonstrated reasonable probability of success with future development and be of significant interest to NASA Strategic Enterprises. The kinds of advanced concepts requested in the solicitation shall be characterized in terms of the seven tests discussed in the Scope of Advanced Concepts section.
From page 56...
... (l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by assistive technology.


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