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Venus Geodesy and Geophysics

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Greenbelt, Maryland | United States | about 1 month ago

observations, the development of new measurement approaches, and geophysical modeling. The selected candidate will be able to work a broad range of research directions. Possible projects include: orbit

Control Electronic and Testing of Microsystems for Highly Mass-constrained Planetary Missions

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Pasadena, California | United States | about 1 month ago

inherently mass constrained.  As NASA makes way for smaller scale missions, readily available, low SWAP instruments to deliver routine science will become more valuable.     JPL requires development and

Europa Geodesy and Geophysics

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Greenbelt, Maryland | United States | about 1 month ago

projects spanning analysis of historical Galileo data, preparation for Europa Clipper measurements, and development of theoretical and numerical models. Potential research projects include reanalysis of

High-Speed Digital Electronics for Astrophysics

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Greenbelt, Maryland | United States | about 1 month ago

design, and data analysis in modern programming languages like Python. The group currently leads development of spaceflight readout electronics for the Probe Far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA

Astrophysics: Cosmic Origins, Galaxy Evolution and Spacecraft Mission Concepts

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Greenbelt, Maryland | United States | about 1 month ago

. Additional interests include development of new technologies and innovative astrophysics spacecraft mission concepts, such as hybrid observatories and investigations from the lunar surface as well

Investigations of the Lunar Polar Regions

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Greenbelt, Maryland | United States | about 21 hours ago

thermal conditions, and geophysical modeling. A wide range of research is possible, from the analysis of existing lunar datasets, to the development of new modeling approaches, and to simulations of

Laboratory Studies of Interstellar, Planetary, and Lunar Ices

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | Pasadena, California | United States | about 1 month ago

evolution of volatiles on the Moon. This work also provides vital support for upcoming cryogenic sample return missions and the development of In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) strategies. Planetary