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Solid Hybrid Propulsion Technology Test Bed

Completed TRL 5 (started at 5, targeting 6)

Description

Development of a low-cost, short-lead-time, multi-functional propulsion technology test bed.

Benefits

Lower cost than larger or similarly-sized test beds; delivers higher-quality data than smaller test beds.

Details

Technology areaPropulsion Systems > Chemical Space Propulsion
ProgramCenter Independent Research & Development: MSFC IRAD (MSFC IRAD)
Lead organizationMarshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
Start date2020-03-01
End date2021-06-30

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