Game Changing Development
Advanced Energy Storage Systems (AESS)
Project Introduction
Develop and demonstrate advanced Energy Storage System (AESS) technologies that meet NASA's space exploration needs for safe, abundant, reliable, and lightweight energy storage through the development of high specific energy storage systems such as compact, lightweight battery packs and through the development of very high specific energy devices with specific energies beyond that possible with Li-ion chemistries.
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Anticipated Benefits
Light weight, compact portable life support systems Lighter, more compact energy storage systems Power through eclipse periods
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Amprius, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | |
Exploration Capabilities
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Program | |
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | Supporting Organization | Academia | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| University of Maryland-College Park (UMCP) | Supporting Organization |
Academia
Asian American Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI)
|
College Park, Maryland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Ohio
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Glenn Research Center (GRC)
Responsible Program:
- Game Changing Development
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Program Manager:
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2014
End: Dec 2017
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 6 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Target Destinations
The Moon, Foundational Knowledge
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