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SpaRC
Space Research Cluster
SpaRC represents a uniquely diverse portfolio of space-related research expertise: 
  • Supporting NASA's Exploration Initiative
  • Advancing UH strengths in Space Reserach
  • Strengthening UH-JSC Collaboration
  • Generating significant additional UH Funding
  • Fostering multi-disciplinary Research Collaborations
Cluster Members:

Larry Bell, Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture (SICSA)

Abdelhak Bensaoula, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM)

James Benbrook, Department of Physics

Edgar Bering, Department of Physics

David Criswell, Institute for Space Systems Operations (ISSO)

Matthew Franchek, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Alexandre Freundlich, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM)

David Garrison, UHCL School of Science and Computer Engineering

Karolos Grigoriadis, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Keith Hollingsworth, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Alex Ignatiev, Center for Advanced Materials

Stanley Kleis, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ramanan Krishnamoorti, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Han Le, Department of Electrical Engineering

Steven Pei, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM)

Larry Pinsky, Department of Physics

Mary Randolph-Gips, UHCL School of Science and Computer Engineering

Liwen Shih, UHCL School of Science and Computer Engineering

Gangbing Song, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mark Sterling, Center for Advanced Materials

Larry Witte, Department of Mechanical Engineering

David Zimmerman, Department of Mechanical Engineering

 

Cluster Projects:
LUNAR BASE Science and Technology Development
The Space Research Cluster supports NASA's Exploration Initiative by specifically addressing technological needs for developing a manned lunar outpost, including architecture, energy generation and distribution, life support and monitoring, radiation protection, environmental sensing, surface mobility, and in-situ resource utilization.
NASA Exploration Home Page
NASA Exploration Strategy and Architecture (Dale 12/4/06 - 3 MB PDF)
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