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Figuring and Polishing Precision Optical Surfaces, Phase I
The requirements for cost effective manufacturing and metrology of large optical surfaces is instrumental for the success of future NASA programs such as LISA, WFIRST and NGXO.... -
Time-stepped & discrete-event simulations of electromagnetic propulsion syste...
We propose to develop a new generation of electromagnetic simulation codes with mixed resolution modeling capabilities. The need for such codes arises in many fields but our... -
Hybrid Heat Pipes for High Heat Flux Applications, Phase I
The thermal transport requirements for future spacecraft missions continue to increase, approaching several kilowatts. At the same time the heat acquisition areas have trended... -
eVADE: Volcanic Ash Detection Raman LIDAR, Phase I
Volcanic ash is a significant hazard to aircraft engine and electronics and has caused damage to unwary aircraft and disrupted air travel for thousands of travelers, costing... -
Compressorless Gas Storage and Regenerative Hydrogen Purification, Phase I
Microwave regenerative sorption media gas storage/delivery techniques are proposed to address both compressed gas management and hydrogen purification requirements in support of... -
Life Support Systems: Oxygen Generation and Recovery
The Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Life Support Systems project Oxygen Generation and Recovery technology development area encompasses several sub-tasks in an effort to... -
Fabric, Inflated, Insulating Shroud for Cryogenic In-Space Transportation, Ph...
The Cryogenic Encapsulating Launch Shroud and Insulated Upper Stage (CELSIUS) innovative layered system combines functions of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI), Micro-Meteoroid and... -
Near Real-Time, Microchip Assay of Aerosol Chemical Composition, Phase I
A compact, autonomous and rugged instrument to measure the concentration of inorganic ions, and possibly organic acids, in atmospheric aerosols is proposed. This instrument... -
Nano-Enabled Low-Cost High-Performance UV Anti-Reflection Coatings, Phase II
Agiltron together with Prof. Michael Rubner's group at MIT is developing a new family of nanoporous, low refractive index coatings for next generation NASA UV anti-reflection... -
Additive Manufacturing of Telescope Mirrors, Phase I
This Phase 1 SBIR is to demonstrate feasibility of using selective laser melting (SLM) to produce a 3-meter symmetrical radius of curvature (ROC) isogrid mirror substrate which... -
High Energy, Low Temperature Gelled Bi-Propellant Formulation for Long-Durati...
Development of a candidate bi-propellant system consisting of a gelled hydrocarbon fuel coupled with a highly energetic gelled oxidizer suitable for outer planetary missions is... -
The Fabrication of Ultra-Lightweight Full-Shell X-ray Optics by 3D-Printing (...
The proposal seeks to demonstrate printing of material directly onto a precisely figured mandrel in order to eliminate secondary forming and polishing steps after the printing... -
Extremely Lightweight Segmented Membrane Optical Shell Fabrication Technology...
We propose that the Membrane Optical Shell Technology (MOST) substrate fabrication approach be extended with a specific focus on advanced off-axis very light weight, cost... -
Additive Manufacturing Technology for a 25,000 lbf LOX/Methane Mars Ascent En...
Masten Space Systems proposes a Phase I SBIR effort in support of the preliminary development of a 25,000 lbf additively manufactured (AM), aluminum alloy, liquid oxygen... -
Vapor Chamber with Phase Change Material-based Wick Structure for Thermal Con...
In response to NASA SBIR solicitation H3.01 "Thermal Control for Future Human Exploration", Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is proposing a novel Phase Change Material... -
High Burn Rate Hybrid Fuel for Improved Grain Design, Phase I
A novel type of fuel providing high burning rate for hybrid rocket applications is proposed. This fuel maintains a hydrodynamically rough surface to radically enhance... -
A Cryogenic Flow Sensor, Phase II
Based on the success of the phase I effort, Advanced Technologies Group, Inc. proposes the development of a Cryogenic Flow Sensor (CFS) for determining mass flow of cryogens in... -
Automated In-Process Quality Control of Recycled Filament Production and FDM ...
Cornerstone Research Group Inc.’s (CRG) demonstrated expertise in polymer AM materials development, systems engineering, and feedstock recycling for ISRU offers NASA the... -
Silicon Carbide Corrugated Mirrors for Space Telescopes, Phase I
Trex Enterprises Corporation (Trex) proposes technology development to manufacture monolithic, lightweight silicon carbide corrugated mirrors (SCCM) suitable for NASA space... -
Silicon Lighweight Mirrors (SLMs) for UV and Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Mirr...
Silicon Lighweight Mirrors (SLMs) for UV and Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Mirrors, Phase II
