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The Science Project Office at the Glenn Research Center plays an important and vital role in implementing all Science Mission Directorate programs and projects. We are working to realize the goals of NASA's science missions and to ensure their success.
 
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RPS ProgramThe Radioisotope Power Systems Program is developing Radioisotope Power Systems that will revolutionize space exploration using space nuclear power for science and propulsion. These programs include the Stirling Radioisotope Generator (SRG), Radioisotope Electric Power (REP), Advanced Radioisotope Power Conversion Technologies, and the Stirling Cycle Engine (SCE).

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Next Evolutionary Xenon ThrusterThe In-Space Propulsion Program is developing transportation technologies for orbit transfer and interplanetary missions. Some of these projects include the Next Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT), Hall Thruster Development, and Advanced Chemical Propulsion.


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Next Evolutionary Xenon ThrusterThe Science Project Office has a number of smaller activities to support the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) to study and advance the scientific knowledge of the solar system helping to answer the big questions and enable access to space.

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