This contract award to Nuburu, Inc. is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the development of a "Blue-Plume" blue laser system for planetary and lunar electrical power management. The $849,989 firm-fixed price contract has an ultimate completion date of August 7, 2026. Nuburu, a manufacturer of high-speed, high-quality metal processing and blue laser technology, previously performed SBIR Phase I research for NASA on advanced space mission technologies. This Phase II effort will further the development of a long-range blue laser beaming system. Nuburu also holds SBIR contracts with the Air Force for additive manufacturing and drone defense applications, as well as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command for rapid prototyping of high-energy laser systems.
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