Center Innovation Fund: MSFC CIF
Damage-Tolerant, Lightweight, High-Temperature Radiator for Nuclear Powered Spacecraft, Year 2
Project Description
Game-changing propulsion systems are often enabled by novel designs using advanced materials. Radiator performance dictates power output for nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) systems. A model developed at UMass showed that use of novel materials and designs for a high-temperature radiator for space-based power systems can dramatically improve the power per weight and weight per area.
More »Anticipated Benefits
It will provide a more detailed, predictive modeling capability in order to help guide design efforts for radiators.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMASS) | Supporting Organization | Academia | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) | NASA Program |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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Massachusetts
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Ohio
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