Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
High Performance Nitrous Oxide MET, Phase I
Project Introduction
This proposal seeks to address the topic of developing an on-board propulsion device which will significantly increase capabilities and reduce costs for Earth science spacecraft. The propulsion device which is proposed here is a microwave powered, electrothermal thruster which will utilized nitrous-oxide as a propellant. The device is referred to a MET-100, a Microwave Electrothermal Thruster which has a nominal power output of 150 W. The thruster will utilized 300 W of spacecraft power and develop a specific impulse of 300 seconds.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
| Research Support Instruments, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Lanham, Maryland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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Texas
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Responsible Program:
- Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
- Daniel J Sullivan
Project Duration
Start: Jan 2004
End: Jul 2004
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX03 Aerospace Power and Energy Storage
- TX03.3 Power Management and Distribution
- TX03.3.3 Electrical Power Conversion and Regulation
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