"Data Rights Constraints Hamper NASA's Tech Advancements"

Limited access to data from companies working on cryogenic fluid management technologies is hindering NASA's development of key capabilities needed for moon and Mars exploration. The agency is facing challenges in obtaining the necessary telemetry and data to validate models and understand how these technologies interact with other systems. Data rights restrictions in various agreements with companies are limiting NASA's ability to distribute the data to the broader community. This issue is particularly relevant for the Human Landing System (HLS) contracts, where cryogenic fluid management is crucial for transporting astronauts to and from the lunar surface. SpaceX's Starship lunar lander effort also requires advancements in cryogenic fluid management for propellant transfer and management.