Technology Demonstration Missions
Radio Frequency Mass Gauge (RFMG)
Project Description
The Radio Frequency Mass Gauge (RFMG) team at GRC will build and test the RFMG at GRC before delivery to Intuitive Machines (IM) for integration into their Nova-C lunar lander for the IM-1 lunar mission. The tentative date for delivery is April 2021. The payload will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9. After the flight, the team will also purchase flight data and conduct a thermal and fluid model development and validation activity.
More »Anticipated Benefits
RFMG technology, once proven can demonstrate significantly more accurate measurement of a fuel tank’s fill-level in low-G and zero-G. Current fuel fill measurement methods require a thrust to provide a force upon teh fuel.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Intuitive Machines | Supporting Organization | Industry | Houston, Texas |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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Ohio
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Texas
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