SBIR/STTR
High Efficiency and Power Laser Transmitter for Deep Space Communications, Phase I
Project Introduction
In this program, Freedom Photonics will design an innovative compact, diode laser pumped solid state laser to achieve specifications listed by the program. High efficiency will be achieved by simultaneously optimizing the pump laser and the solid state active region and cavity for high performance.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Photonics, LLC | Lead Organization | Industry | Santa Barbara, California |
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Organization:
- Freedom Photonics, LLC
Responsible Program:
- SBIR/STTR
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
Project Duration
Start: Jun 2014
End: Dec 2014
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 6 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX05 Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems
- TX05.1 Optical Communications
- TX05.1.3 Lasers
Target Destinations
The Sun, Earth, The Moon, Others Inside the Solar System, Outside the Solar System, Mars
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