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Completed TRL 3 (started at 2, targeting 3)
The innovative TEST concept, akin to an umbrella, is a deployable structure with flexible TPS, which addressed the grand challenge of landing 40 mT payloads at Mars. TEST was shown to be a viable, mass competitive, and potentially less expensive to develop compared to other options such as inflatable.
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This is early/mid-stage (TRL 3) — the most realistic path in is NASA SBIR/STTR, which funds small businesses and research institutions to develop technology aligned with NASA's needs (equity-free, phased funding). Check whether a current SBIR/STTR solicitation topic overlaps with this project's technology area, or contact the project directly (above) to ask.
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