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.
Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) Program
The
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).
The
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.
The
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.