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As exploration missions venture beyond low-Earth orbit and to the Moon and eventually Mars NASA must consider automated technologies to keep habitats operational even when they are not occupied by astronauts. To help achieve this, NASA has selected two new Space Technology Research Institutes (STRIs) to advance space habitat designs using resilient and autonomous systems. The selected proposals create two multi-disciplinary, university-led research institutes to develop technologies critical to a sustainable human presence on the Moon and Mars. The smart habitat, or SmartHab, research will complement other NASA projects to help mature the mission architecture needed to meet challenging exploration goals. Partnering with universities lets us tap into new expertise, foster innovative ideas, as well as expand the research and development talent base for both aerospace and broader applications, said Jim Reuter, acting associate administrator of NASAs Space Technology Mission Directorate. Were excited to work with these two new STRIs to develop smart habitat technologies for exploration missions on the Moon and Mars.