According to the decadal study a key component of the next 10 years of exploration will be sample return missions
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 80NSSC18K0964
- Recipient
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Exoterra Resource LLC UEI KG3LJWXMHJ25
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $496,006
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 43.012 Space Technology
- Completion date
- Place of performance
- Littleton, CO, USA
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Description
However these missions are exponentially more expensive than traditional exploration missions because they need two times the delta-v resulting in exponential growth of its initial mass due to the rocket equations. A key to offsetting this increased cost is through in-situ resource utilization and miniaturization. The nimph project develops a micro-isru system for producing LOX and LH2 for return propellant. The system takes advantage of developments in the cubesat arena to reduce the dry mass of the isru system by 90% compared to current systems. This will allow missions to refuel at their destinations such as europa mars and the lunar poles drastically reducing the size and cost of the mission.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | -$1,001 | |
| Amendment | $249,256 | |
| Amendment | -$1,001 | |
| Original award | $248,753 |
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Who received award 80NSSC18K0964?
80NSSC18K0964 was awarded to Exoterra Resource LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 22, 2018.
How much is award 80NSSC18K0964 worth?
$496,006 has been obligated on 80NSSC18K0964.
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