A Low Cost Light Weight Polymer Derived Ceramic Telescope Mirror

Award Information

Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration	Branch: N/A	Award ID: 90834	Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 084252	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: United Materials and Systems
13750 Old Dock Road Orlando, FL 32828-9506
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2009

Title: A Low Cost Light Weight Polymer Derived Ceramic Telescope Mirror

Agency: NASA

Contract: NNX09CF39P

Award Amount: $99,933.00

Abstract:
The primary purpose of this proposal is to develop and demonstrate a new technology for manufacturing an ultra-low-cost precision optical telescope mirror which can be scaled up for use in very large UV/optical and/or infrared telescopes. The Phase 1 deliverable will be a 0.25 meter precision mirror. Its optical performance assessment and all data on the processing and properties of its substrate material will be determined. The unique manufacturing processes employed allow for integration of mirror and support features, significantly increasing both cost reduction and quality improvement potential.

Principal Investigator:
Weifeng Fei
Principal Investigator
4077333076
wfei@ceramicore.com

Business Contact:
Arnold Hill
Business Official
4072676391
hiper32@yahoo.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

United Materials and Systems
13750 Old Dock Road Orlando, FL 32828

EIN/Tax ID: 202816882

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No