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Completed TRL 6 (started at 3, targeting 6)
Develop and demonstrate advanced Energy Storage System (AESS) technologies that meet NASA's space exploration needs for safe, abundant, reliable, and lightweight energy storage through the development of high specific energy storage systems such as compact, lightweight battery packs and through the development of very high specific energy devices with specific energies beyond that possible with Li-ion chemistries.
Light weight, compact portable life support systems Lighter, more compact energy storage systems Power through eclipse periods
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