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Propellant Delivery Via VDC Driven Pump, Year 3

Completed TRL 5 (started at 4, targeting 5)

Description

This project's objective is to reduce the physical size of the propellant delivery system which in turn, enables mobility, and shifts the volume handling requirement from expensive pressure rated vessels to far cheaper storage vessels.

Benefits

Benefits include the potential to yield valuable data in terms of cryogenic handling and transfer for potential application outside of main propulsion systems.

Details

Technology areaGround, Test, and Surface Systems > Infrastructure Optimization > Propellant Production, Storage, and Transfer
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: SSC CIF (SSC CIF)
Lead organizationStennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
Start date2021-10-01
End date2022-09-30

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