Deployable Composite Booms (DCB)

The objective of the DCB project is to mature deployable composite boom technology for use in low-cost, small volume, CubeSat/ESPA class satellite deployable systems and as possible deployables for lunar surface application (surface power, comm., science, other).

• DCB boom technology will enable NASA, other government agencies, and commercial industries to develop smaller overall spacecraft solutions also bringing down launch costs through application to CubeSat/ESPA class spacecraft
• DCB boom technology can be applied as the deployable for small spacecraft solar sail propulsions systems supporting low-cost long duration operational needs (3-5 years) achieving the objectives of more expensive, larger ESPA-class solar sail systems and as a long-life alternative to other CubeSat-class propulsion systems
  
• DCB boom technology application also possible for use in lunar surface deployable systems: power; communications, science
  

This is early/mid-stage (TRL 5) — 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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