Game Changing Development
High Temperature PPU
Project Introduction
Develop, demonstrate and deliver a new technology to enable a modular and power-scalable 10-80kW electric propulsion power processing unit capable of operating at temperatures 2x state of the art. The new silicon carbide based components will lead to a 5x-10x reduction in specific mass and volume of the propulsion system per kW of spacecraft power
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Anticipated Benefits
Unfunded and Planned NASA Missions: 5-10x reduction in PPU specific mass and volume for a 300kW-class Solar Electric Propulsion mission. 80% total PPU and PPU thermal management system mass savings for a 300kW-class Solar Electric Propulsion mission. OGA: Reduction in PPU mass and volume. Reduction in space craft thermal management systems. Commercial: Reduction in PPU mass and volume. Reduction in space craft thermal management systems. Nation: Reduction in PPU mass and volume. Reduction in space craft thermal management systems.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Florida
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Maryland
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Ohio
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Virginia
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Langley Research Center (LaRC)
Responsible Program:
- Game Changing Development
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2013
End: Apr 2016
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 5 |
| Estimated End: | 5 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Target Destination
Foundational Knowledge
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