Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator 4 - LISA-T (PTD-4)
Project Description
The Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator 4 (PTD-4) mission will demonstrate a very high-power, low-volume deployable solar array with an integrated antenna called the Lightweight Integrated Solar Array and anTenna, or LISA-T, being developed by NASA’s Marshall Spaceflight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Current LISA-T designs are scalable from 100 to 500 watts, with options to scale up to 1000 watts and beyond. Utilizing small spacecraft for missions in deep space will necessitate the need for more electrical power, and LISA-T’s thin film solar array offers lower mass, lower stowed volume, and 300% more power per mass and volume allocation than the current state-of-the-art thick film solar arrays. This mission is currently in development.
More »Anticipated Benefits
A novel technology demonstration that will improve state-of-the-art capabilities for a dual-use power generation and communications array system for small spacecraft.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Irvine, California |
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
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Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Nexolve Holding Company, LLC | Supporting Organization | Industry | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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California
