NSTGRO 2026

NSTGRO Homepage Omar AlyousefUniversity Of MemphisPolycatenated Architected Materials (PAM) for Origami-Inspired Space Docking Ports Cade ArmstrongUniversity Of Texas at AustinIntelligent Multi-Agent Constellations for Cooperative Cislunar Operations Laurel BarnettHarvard UniversityPhotonic SNSPD Readout and Feed Forward System for Improved Optical Communication Capabilities Katie BarcakWilliam…

nasa.gov ·2026-09-29

NSTGRO 2026 is an initiative focusing on Polycatenated Architected Materials (PAM) for origami-inspired space docking ports, developed by a team from the University of Memphis under the guidance of Professor Omar Alyousef. The project aims to create innovative materials that can be folded and assembled in space to form docking ports, enhancing the efficiency and safety of space missions.

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