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Canceled
The small business was designated with GRC to research and improve dielectric materials – a type of electric insulation – for aircraft, spacecraft, and lunar power system wiring. The testing of materials in relevant space environments would have helped to characterize and qualify them for NASA and commercial use. This project was cancelled before beginning work as the prime contractor chose not to participate.
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