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The ADN sensor, HAN detector and propellant familiarization project will continue to build this unique capability for future businesses and customers as well as supporting the need for \"green\" propellant sensors for potential future program needs. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is currently working with the U.S. Air Force to test green propellants in F-16's Emergency Power Unit (EPU). Familiarization and sensor detection of \"green\" propellants will allow KSC and NASA to be able to support future hardware using these types of fuel with increased safety and mission reliability. Data acquired during this project may lead to potential new detection methods for other materials outside NASA, including toxic industrial materials and industrial processing waste. The Swedish Space Corporation, as well as the U.S. Air Force, are currently investigating the use of green propellants in various systems. 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Kennedy Space Center needs the technology in place prior to their arrival and needs to make recommendations as to their adoption if significant issues are found. This is novel work that is necessary to safely support the evaluation and development of the next generation of \"green\" propellants. The goal of this project is to develop leak detection and related technologies for the two new \"green\" monopropellants. 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