The below listed topics are available for Fall 2009 Design Team selection; however, the total number of team slots will be limited to a maximum of ten teams. To secure consideration for your team's participation, complete and submit the required Design Brief anytime from August 24 - September 7. Teams will be considered on a first-come/first served basis; so the earlier the better! http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/challenge/db_profile/

TDC-01.	Design of a Unpressurized Manned Rover for Use on Moon or Mars Center for Space Research in cooperation with NASA/JSC Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels all majors OPEN
TDC-02.	Advanced Robotics Technology NASA JSC Constellation Program Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels all majors OPEN
TDC-03.	Design of Dust Tolerant EVA Compatible Connectors NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR ME majors OPEN
TDC-04.	Design of a Small Lunar Cargo and Equipment Moving Device NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels all majors OPEN
TDC-05.	Remote Image System Acquisition (RISA) Multispectral Imaging, Optical System Development NASA JSC Systems Architecture & Integration Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR EE/Computer Engr OPEN
TDC-06.	Design of a Wardroom Table for the International Space Station NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels all majors OPEN
TDC-07.	Mars Water Works: Production and Storage for Planet Mars Center for Space Research in cooperation with NASA/JSC Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels all majors OPEN
TDC-08.	Design of a Highly Efficient Horizontal-Axis Washing Machine for Lunar Habitat NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR ME OPEN
TDC-09.	Medical Diagnostics for Space Application: Team Proposed Area of Research NASA JSC ISS Payloads Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels relevant majors OPEN
TDC-10.	Exercise Device for Crew Exploration Vehicle NASA JSC ISS Payloads Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels relevant majors OPEN
TDC-11.	Remote Image System Acquisition (RISA) - Space Camera 4 (SC4) Development NASA JSC Systems Architecture & Integration Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-12.	Electric Propulsion Systems NASA JSC Systems Architecture & Integration Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-13.	Remote Image Systems Acquisition (RISA) - Space Environment Monitoring NASA JSC Systems Architecture & Integration Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-14.	Space Vehicle Transfer Tunnel Automated Mating Design NASA JSC Systems Architecture & Integration Office Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-15.	Velcro Inprovement or Replacement for Use on Space Suits and other Equipment in Dusty Lunar Environment NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-16.	Wall Surfaces that Allow Condensation and Low-Energy Evaporation NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-17.	Freeze Back Radiator NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-18.	Hydrogen Detection in a 100% Humidity Environment for Oxygen Generation Technologies NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors CLOSED
TDC-19.	Peel-off Space Suit Visor Protective Film NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-20.	Lunar Lander Dust Mat NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	JR/SR relevant majors OPEN
TDC-21.	Lunar Docking System [LDS] NASA JSC Structures Engineering Division Download Specs [pdf, doc]	all levels ME majors OPEN

PROJECTS AVAILABLE THROUGH NASA'S EXPLORATION SYSTEMS MISSION DIRECTORATE and its TSGC Design CHALLENGE Program partnership.

In 2006, ESMD formed a Higher Education Programs partnership with the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program offering Space Grant Consortiums nationwide the opportunity to receive funds in support higher-education design project teams and internships.

Texas Space Grant incorporated the ESMD design projects effort into its existing Design CHALLENGE Program by listing ESMD design project offerings alongside projects offered to the DESIGN CHALLENGE. Although ESMD team projects are seamlessly imbedded into the Design CHALLENGE Program, several distinctions exist:

1. NASA's Kennedy Space Center administers the ESMD Higher Education Programs in association with TSGC
   
   
2. ESMD project topics are offered at all NASA Centers, including the Johnson Space Center
   
   
3. ESMD teams must be composed entirely of US Citizens
   
   
4. ESMD project participation is limited to available ESMD funding
   
   
5. ESMD design project teams may have opportunities that are not offered to teams participating in non-ESMD sponsored projects that include NASA telecon opportunities; an annual Systems Engineering Paper Competition.

Projects available for Fall 2009 Team selection are listed below. Project selection from the ESMD list is limited to two teams: http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/Sr_Design.htm

Download 2009 Senior Design List [pdf]