90K Cryocooler Electronics and Unit Demonstration Development (90K CCE)

Active TRL 3 (started at 3, targeting 6)

Description

This project's objective is to design a Flight Prototype 90K 150W RTB Cryocooler Control Electronics Unit. This unit will be designed enable Thermo-Mechanical Unit performance and operate reliably for the life of an anticipated Mars mission. The control electronics unit will be designed to operate in defined environments, while meeting power and weight efficiency requirements.

Benefits

Designed to be reliable and enable Thermo-Mechanical Unit performance
Designed to Operate in defined environments
Achieve power and weight efficiency requirements

Details

Technology area	Thermal Management Systems > Cryogenic Systems > In-Space Propellant Storage and Use
Program	Technology Demonstration Missions (TDM)
Lead organization	Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
Start date	2020-10-01
End date	2027-05-31

Project contacts

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Sean M Kenny — sean.m.kenny@nasa.gov
Mark Zagarola

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