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Completed TRL 2 (started at 1, targeting 2)
Demonstrate the feasibility of novel photovoltaic/photoelectrochemical cells for ISRU generation of fuels/oxygen from water by developing functional thin film device
Integrated or dual use photovoltaic-photocatalytic devices enable the capability of managing power and mission consumable production to satisfy peak power demand requirements through integration with fuel-cell based energy storage systems or for propellant production.
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