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Enabling Technology for Small Satellite Launch
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2009Title: Enabling Technology for Small Satellite LaunchAgency: NASAContract: NNX09CC30PAward Amount: $99,998.00
Abstract:
Access to space for Small Satellites is enabled by the use of excess launch capacity on existing launch vehicles. A range of sizes, form factors and masses need to be accommodated. An integration process that minimizes programmatic/technical risk to the primary, allows "late flow" integration and predictable cost/schedule for the secondary enables regular and cost-effective access. The integration process proceeds smoothly when the right adapters accommodates the secondary in a seamless way. Design_Net has developed and flown a RideShare Adapter (RSA) for FALCON class vehicles that meets these requirements. We are currently working with United Launch Alliance (ULA) for a broader class of rideshare accommodations, upgrades to capability of the ESPA and development of interfaces that allow late access. Based on this experience Design_Net will continue, via this SBIR, to develop appropriate adapters for other types of secondary payloads on other launch vehicles. Phase 1 will see preliminary design of another adapter for intermediate size small sats (larger than "cubesats" but smaller than ESPA) for a selected launch vehicle. During Phase 2 we will develop and qualify the selected adapter design to TRL 8.Small Business Information at Submission:Design_Net Engineering LLC
16080 Table Mountain Parkway, Suite 500 Golden, CO 80403EIN/Tax ID: 841365475DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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Award ID: 90530 |
Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 084501 |
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