Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Affordable, Precision Reflector Mold Technology (PDRT08-029), Phase I
Project Description
Advances in replication mold technology that reduce material costs, grinding time, and polishing time would enable fabrication of large, precision molds and possibly optics at 50-75% lower cost. Mold cost savings could be applied to other aspects of a telescope mission's technology development and demonstration efforts to reduce large aperture far infrared telescope areal density and improve optical technical performance.
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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 |
| Vanguard Space Technologies, Inc | Supporting Organization | Industry | San Diego, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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