Technology Demonstration Missions
Cryogenic (H2/O2) Smart Propulsion Flight Demonstration (SmartProp)
Project Description
Demonstrate a smart propulsion cryogenic system, using liquid oxygen and hydrogen, on a Vulcan Centaur upper stage. Test precise tank pressure control, tank to tank propellant transfer, and multi-week propellant storage (i.e., passive thermal control).
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Anticipated Benefits
Benefits include 20% increase in Vulcan Centaur launch performance, extending Centaur mission duration from hours to months and enhanced confidence in Dynetics cryogenic lunar lander benefiting USG missions, including HLS and commercial payloads.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Launch Alliance | Lead Organization | Industry | Denver, Colorado |
| Dynetics, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Huntsville, Alabama |
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Innovative Engineering Solutions | Supporting Organization |
Industry
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
|
Murrieta, California |
|
Kennedy Space Center
(KSC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Kennedy Space Center, Florida |
|
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Space Micro, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | San Diego, California |
| Yetispace, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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California
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Colorado
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Florida
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Ohio
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