NASA space applications are comprised of practically all Exploration, Space Science, Earth Science, Planetary Surface, and other missions that require photovoltaic power production through deployment of a lightweight, modular and highly scalable structural system. The proposed technology is particularly well suited for ultra-high power applications including, but not limited to, high power spacecraft, Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) spacecraft, space-tugs, and large scale Planetary Science applications. Because the Mega-ROSA technology can package much more power into a given launch vehicle envelope than any other solar array it potentially enables future cost-constrained NASA SMD/ESMD (and other) missions because the stowed-package of an ultra-high-power array actually can fit within the designated compact stowage volume of a smaller, less expensive and more readily available launch vehicle. Mega-ROSA's ability to potentially reduce launch vehicle needs could literally provide a step function in large NASA SEP / Exploration mission cost savings.
Non-NASA space applications are comprised of practically all missions that require photovoltaic power production through deployment of a lightweight and modular structural system. The proposed technology is particularly well suited for ultra-high power applications including: high power spacecraft, space-tugs, power station applications, and other large scale applications. Mega-ROSA is well suited for applications requiring affordability, lightweight, scalability/modularity, compact stowage, operability within high radiation environments, high voltage operation, and operation in LILT and HIHT environments. Applicable non-NASA space missions include: LEO surveillance, reconnaissance, communications and other critical payload/equipment satellites, LEO commercial mapping satellites, MEO satellites & re-supply space-tugs, and GEO commercial communications satellites. A strong commercial infusion path has been identified for the Mega-ROSA technology and the proposed Phase 2 program. DSS has a formed strategic relationship with Orbital Sciences Corporation and Space Systems Loral for this program and the Mega-ROSA technology to help expedite commercialization / technology infusion into their high power applications.
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