The Regenerative Fuel Cell (RFC) Project will develop regenerative fuel cell (RFC) technology to provide energy storage for spaceflight applications including in-space, lunar surface exploration, and surface exploration of other planetary bodies. Future exploration missions, including human missions to the Moon and Mars, are expected to have a variety of longer-term energy needs that cannot be met using batteries for energy storage. For larger systems, RFCs offer equivalent energy storage for lower mass.
- RFCs offer equivalent energy storage for lower mass than batteries.
- Delivers an enabling technology suite providing sustained and reliable electrical power for surface and near-surface missions where PV/battery or Nuclear options are not feasible
More »Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
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Glenn Research Center (GRC) | Lead Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
Giner, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Newton, Massachusetts |
Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Windsor, Connecticut |
Johnson Space Center (JSC) | Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |