Small Spacecraft Technology
Demonstration of a Nano-Enabled Space Power System
Project Description
The Nano-Enabled Space Power System project will demonstrate power systems with nanomaterial-enhanced components as a replacement for CubeSat power generation, transmission, and storage. The use of nanomaterials in solar cells, wire harnesses, and lithium ion batteries can increase the device performance without significantly altering the device’s physical dimensions or the device’s operating range (temperature, voltage, current).
More »Anticipated Benefits
The use of nanomaterials can reduce weight while simultaneously widening the viable range of operating conditions power system components such as increased depth of discharge of lithium ion batteries, tunable bandgaps in solar cells, and increased flexure tolerance of wire harnesses.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) | Lead Organization | Academia | Rochester, New York |
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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New York
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Ohio
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