Game Changing Development
Flight Qualification of Busek's 5N Green Monopropellant Thruster
Project Description
NASA will test a Busek 5N flight-like thruster which is designed to operate on AF-M315E; a non-toxic monopropellant. Testing will consist of performance, life and plume diagnostics at altitude to simulate space conditions. Key data will include Raman Spectroscopy and Schlieren imaging to study the plume species relative concentrations, temperature, velocity, and structure.
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Anticipated Benefits
Green Propellant is a less toxic and higher performance propellant for next-generation launch vehicles and spacecraft that may offer many advantages including longer mission durations, additional maneuverability, increased payload space and simplified launch processing, for future satellites.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busek Company, Inc. | Lead Organization |
Industry
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
|
Natick, Massachusetts |
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Massachusetts
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