Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer
Long Life, Catalytic Advanced Green Monopropellant Thrusters
Project Description
Sienna Technologies, Inc, proposes to develop a robust, long life, catalytically ignited thruster that can perform multiple cold starts at low preheat temperatures (<<425˚C) using high performance green AF-M315E monopropellant that can provide a range of mission specific thrust levels for NASA SMD's sample return missions. In Phase I we will improve upon Sienna's industry leading SSC-111 catalyst and demonstrate its multiple cold start capability at low preheat temperatures (well below state-of-the-art 425˚C) in sea-level laboratory tests.
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Anticipated Benefits
The development of a long life AF-M315E advanced green monopropellant propulsion system with multiple low temperature cold start capability could have significant benefits to a wide range of NASA space exploration programs including Mars cargo delivery, robotic sample return, and asteroid redirect missions.
The nontoxic, easy to fuel propulsion subsystems would have widespread application for U.S. commercial satellite payloads, such as worldwide cellular phone communication satellites, TV direct broadcast satellites, weather observation satellites and environmental monitoring satellites to name just a few. More »
The nontoxic, easy to fuel propulsion subsystems would have widespread application for U.S. commercial satellite payloads, such as worldwide cellular phone communication satellites, TV direct broadcast satellites, weather observation satellites and environmental monitoring satellites to name just a few. More »
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna Technologies, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Woodinville, Washington |
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
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Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Ohio
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Washington
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