Bantam Rocket Affordable SLV Stage (BRASS)

During the proposed Phase II research and development effort, the project team will complete the integration of previously demonstrated technologies into an upper stage propulsion system for a Small Launch Vehicle (SLV). The resulting stage will meet launch vehicle requirements for Mass Fraction and Specific Impulse. The Phase II project will result in the hot-fire qualification of a flight-weight upper stage in a static test. The proposed project team will develop a plan for a potential follow-on Phase II flight demonstration program.

Upper stage propulsion systems for Small/Nano/Micro Launch Vehicles. Satellite propulsion systems.

Upper stage propulsion systems for Small/Nano/Micro Launch Vehicles. Satellite propulsion systems. Ballistic missile Post-Boost Propulsion Systems. Tactical missiles. Missile Defense Agency target vehicles.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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