Downselection of Miniature X-Ray System for Spaceflight Applications

Published in NASA Technical Memorandum, 2026

Recommended citation: Tokarz, A. E., Myers, J. G., & Haddix, C. A. (2026). "Downselection of Miniature X-Ray System for Spaceflight Applications." NASA Technical Memorandum, NASA/TM-20260002492. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20260002492

This technical memorandum describes the evaluation and downselection of miniature X-ray systems for future spaceflight applications. A comprehensive ground demonstration evaluated portable X-ray technologies across clinical, engineering, and science applications and used a multi-criteria decision-making approach to identify a system suitable for future flight demonstration and long-duration exploration missions.

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Recommended citation: Tokarz, A. E., Myers, J. G., & Haddix, C. A. (2026). “Downselection of Miniature X-Ray System for Spaceflight Applications.” NASA Technical Memorandum, NASA/TM-20260002492.