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With a legacy rooted in the Apollo program, Draper continues to pioneer innovative technologies that ensure the safety and success of astronauts on missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="23624" class="module row-default accordions-with-icons neutral-bg accordion--md no-header-border buttons-inline first-child-noline" > <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-start align-items-start"> <div class="col-lg-4"> <div class="module-header"> <div class="text"> <h2>Technology Areas</h2> <img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2385/23624/image.jpg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" class="mb-3"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="module-content"> <div class="text"> </div> </div> <div class="collapse-section" id="accordions-with-icons-23624"> <div class="panel collapse-element"> <a class="collapsed " role="button" aria-expanded="false" data-toggle="collapse" href="#element-23744" aria-controls="element-23744"> <span class="icon-trigger"></span> <h3 class="heading--h4">Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C)</h3> </a> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="element-23744" data-parent="#accordions-with-icons-23624"> <div class="text"> <div class="links"> <ul> <li> <a aria-label="Inertial Measurement" href="/what-we-do#inertial-measurement"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23562/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Inertial Measurement</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Guidance, Navigation, and Control" href="/what-we-do#guidance-navigation-and-control"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23554/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Guidance, Navigation, and Control</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Physical Sensing and Timing" href="/what-we-do#physical-sensing-and-timing"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23556/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Physical Sensing and Timing</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="High Assurance Systems" href="/what-we-do#high-assurance-systems"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23557/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">High Assurance Systems</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Design for Harsh Environments" href="/what-we-do#design-for-harsh-environments"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23558/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Design for Harsh Environments</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Cyber-Physical Systems Security" href="/what-we-do#cyber-physical-systems-security"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23564/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Cyber-Physical Systems Security</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Data Analytics and Machine Learning" href="/what-we-do#data-analytics-and-machine-learning"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23560/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Data Analytics and Machine Learning</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <p>Draper leverages GN&C systems it developed for the Apollo and Space Shuttle missions as well as automation for the International Space Station. 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This process, successfully applied to the Cygnus, Orion, and Dream Chaser spacecraft, results in significant time and cost savings.  It is adaptable and has been applied to non-human-rated missions with the same efficiency benefits. </p> <h4 class="heading--h6">Additional Information</h4> <div class="buttons-wrapper"> <a href="/media-center/technical-papers" target="_self" aria-label="Read News Releases about Lunar Landing" class="block-link">Read Technical Papers</a> <a href="/media-center/news-releases" target="_self" aria-label="Read News Releases about Lunar Landing" class="block-link">Read News Releases</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel collapse-element"> <a class="collapsed " role="button" aria-expanded="false" data-toggle="collapse" href="#element-23759" aria-controls="element-23759"> <span class="icon-trigger"></span> <h3 class="heading--h4">Autonomy and Automation</h3> </a> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="element-23759" data-parent="#accordions-with-icons-23624"> <div class="text"> <div class="links"> <ul> <li> <a aria-label="Inertial Measurement" href="/what-we-do#inertial-measurement"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23562/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Inertial Measurement</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Guidance, Navigation, and Control" href="/what-we-do#guidance-navigation-and-control"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23554/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Guidance, Navigation, and Control</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Physical Sensing and Timing" href="/what-we-do#physical-sensing-and-timing"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23556/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Physical Sensing and Timing</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Communications and RF Systems" href="/what-we-do#communications-and-rf-systems"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23559/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Communications and RF Systems</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Cyber-Physical Systems Security" href="/what-we-do#cyber-physical-systems-security"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23564/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Cyber-Physical Systems Security</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Human-System Engineering" href="/what-we-do#human-system-engineering"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23561/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Human-System Engineering</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Data Analytics and Machine Learning" href="/what-we-do#data-analytics-and-machine-learning"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23560/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Data Analytics and Machine Learning</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Autonomy and Perception Software" href="/what-we-do#autonomy-and-perception-software"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23555/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Autonomy and Perception Software</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <p>Developing autonomous operations in LEO, MEO, and Cislunar requires a deep knowledge of mission design, algorithms, system interfaces, requirements and operator interaction levels. Draper has developed Mission Managers for Space Operations based on the ADEPT Framework for Intelligent Autonomy. Draper has been involved in designing Mission Manager with varying levels of autonomy for XSS-11, Orbital Express, Orion, Dream Chaser, and the Draper-developed Space Autonomy Mission Manager (SAMM).</p> <h4 class="heading--h6">Additional Information</h4> <div class="buttons-wrapper"> <a href="/media-center/news-releases?q=Autonomy%20and%20Automation" target="_self" aria-label="Read News Releases about Autonomy and Automation" class="block-link">Read News Releases</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel collapse-element"> <a class="collapsed " role="button" aria-expanded="false" data-toggle="collapse" href="#element-23764" aria-controls="element-23764"> <span class="icon-trigger"></span> <h3 class="heading--h4">Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking</h3> </a> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="element-23764" data-parent="#accordions-with-icons-23624"> <div class="text"> <div class="links"> <ul> <li> <a aria-label="Inertial Measurement" href="/what-we-do#inertial-measurement"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23562/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Inertial Measurement</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Guidance, Navigation, and Control" href="/what-we-do#guidance-navigation-and-control"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23554/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Guidance, Navigation, and Control</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Physical Sensing and Timing" href="/what-we-do#physical-sensing-and-timing"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23556/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Physical Sensing and Timing</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="High Assurance Systems" href="/what-we-do#high-assurance-systems"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23557/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">High Assurance Systems</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Communications and RF Systems" href="/what-we-do#communications-and-rf-systems"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23559/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Communications and RF Systems</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Cyber-Physical Systems Security" href="/what-we-do#cyber-physical-systems-security"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23564/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Cyber-Physical Systems Security</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Data Analytics and Machine Learning" href="/what-we-do#data-analytics-and-machine-learning"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23560/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Data Analytics and Machine Learning</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Autonomy and Perception Software" href="/what-we-do#autonomy-and-perception-software"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23555/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Autonomy and Perception Software</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <p><span><strong>Mission design and development</strong></span><span>: Draper specializes in complex LEO, MEO, and cislunar operations. 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Draper has also developed the Autonomous RPOD solution for docking with the ISS for the CYGNUS and Dream Chaser vehicles</span><span> and played a key role in the RPOD design, development and testing for Orion.</span></p> <h4 class="heading--h6">Additional Information</h4> <div class="buttons-wrapper"> <a href="/media-center/technical-papers" target="_self" aria-label="Read News Releases about Autonomy and Automation" class="block-link">Read Technical Papers</a> <a href="/media-center/news-releases?q=Rendezvous%2C%20Proximity%20Operations%20and%20Docking" target="_self" aria-label="Read News Releases about Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking" class="block-link">Read News Releases</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel collapse-element"> <a class="collapsed " role="button" aria-expanded="false" data-toggle="collapse" href="#element-25840" aria-controls="element-25840"> <span class="icon-trigger"></span> <h3 class="heading--h4">High Reliability Computing and Fault Tolerance </h3> </a> <div class="panel-collapse collapse" id="element-25840" data-parent="#accordions-with-icons-23624"> <div class="text"> <div class="links"> <ul> <li> <a aria-label="High Assurance Systems" href="/what-we-do#high-assurance-systems"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23557/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">High Assurance Systems</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Design for Harsh Environments" href="/what-we-do#design-for-harsh-environments"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23558/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Design for Harsh Environments</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Cyber-Physical Systems Security" href="/what-we-do#cyber-physical-systems-security"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23564/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Cyber-Physical Systems Security</span> </a> </li> <li> <a aria-label="Data Analytics and Machine Learning" href="/what-we-do#data-analytics-and-machine-learning"><img src="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_b620c2b61e5e20943526b62dc216a502/draper/db/2522/23560/icon.svg" alt=""> <span class="icon-title">Data Analytics and Machine Learning</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <p><span><strong>Fault-tolerant platforms</strong>: Since the advent </span>of digital <span>fly-by-wire systems, Draper has been at the forefront of developing of fault tolerant computing platforms. 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