Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Lightweight Gearbox Technology, Phase II
Project Description
Starsys Research has developed a revolutionary new concept for a planetary gearbox that significantly improves the load capacity for any given volume. This concept is based on optimizing both the physical configuration and material selection. While yet to be proven, engineering estimates show load capacity improvements are between five and ten times other standard designs. This improvement in load capacity allow smaller gearboxes to be used for any particular application and thus reduce the system mass.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
| SpaceDev, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Louisville, Colorado |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Colorado
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