Team Kairos

As the Space Shuttle era ends and NASA shifts its focus to the exploration of near-earth objects and beyond, new operational conditions will require crew members to perform their duties with increased autonomy. A software system that facilitates the complex act of executing scheduled tasks with minimal support from ground staff will be critical to the long-term success of such missions.

The goal of Team Kairos is to understand how crewmembers and ground support communicate in different mission contexts to accomplish scheduled tasks, and develop a mobile solution that facilitates and coordinates the completion of those tasks. Our work will culminate in the generation of a working prototype that supports operations both on the ISS and future exploration missions.