Plasma Production of High Purity Hydrazine and Oxidizer

Completed TRL 3 (started at 2, targeting 3)

Description

The project is to provide a proof-of concept for an on-demand, point-of-use production of high purity hydrazine and oxidizer. Eliminating the need for transportation, handling, and storage.

Benefits

High purity hydrazine, oxidizer and the potential for MMH production are strategic defense items with commercial applications at lower purity.

Details

Technology area	Propulsion Systems > Chemical Space Propulsion
Program	Center Innovation Fund: KSC CIF (KSC CIF)
Lead organization	Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
Start date	2023-10-01
End date	2024-09-30

Project contacts

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Kenneth Engeling — kenneth.engeling@nasa.gov

How to get involved

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