Optimized Hydrogen Reliquefication System (2nd year: TBD)

This proposal seeks to develop an advanced Liquid Hydrogen (LH) reliquefication system to enhance long-term storage capabilities in aerospace and energy sectors. The system will leverage cryogenic technology to efficiently re-liquefy vaporized hydrogen, minimizing boil-off losses and enabling sustainable hydrogen management. This project aims to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability for use in hydrogen storage for propulsion systems, fuel cells, energy applications, etc. The expectations include reduced hydrogen loss, extended storage periods, and cost savings that would greatly benefit space exploration, renewable energy sectors, and possibly transport industries. Phase I Deliverable: Study

Enables sustainable hydrogen storage for propulsion and fuel cells for moon to mars missions. Reduces cost of storage and transportation. Extend propellant usability for launch vehicles and cryogenic fluid transfer. Reduce mission costs and resupply frequency through improved resource retention. Supports space exploration and renewable energy sectors.

This is a mature technology (TRL 7+) — the realistic path in is usually NASA's Technology Transfer Program: licensing an existing NASA patent, or a Space Act Agreement to use NASA facilities/expertise directly. NASA also runs a startup licensing program with no upfront fee for companies formed to commercialize a specific NASA technology.

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