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Advanced Exploration Systems Program

Published by Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Metadata Last Checked: August 04, 2025 | Last Modified: 2025-03-31
<p>AES consists of more than 35 projects that target high-priority capabilities needed for human exploration such as crew mobility, deep-space habitation, vehicle systems, robotics, deep-space operations, advanced life support, and extra-vehicular activity (EVA) systems. Early integration and testing of prototype systems will reduce risk and improve affordability of exploration mission elements. The prototype systems developed in the AES program are demonstrated in ground-based test beds, field tests, underwater tests, flight experiments on the International Space Station (ISS), and deep-space missions. In addition to developing building blocks for future missions, AES is exploring innovative ways to drive a rapid pace of progress, streamline project management, and use limited resources, the NASA workforce, and citizen innovators more effectively.</p>

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