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NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking information on mid-term development concepts for innovative in-space propulsion technologies operating within the 50 kW power range, excluding ascent or descent applications. The focus is on propulsion ideas with a technology readiness level (TRL) above 2 that demonstrate potential to advance to bench-top hardware within two to four years. Submissions should include detailed technical explanations, a TRL self-assessment, and a summary of prior related research, clearly articulating how the proposed concept offers significant improvements or unique advances compared to existing methods or components. The information provided will support preparation for future NASA Research Announcements targeting technologies that can enhance robotic science and exploration missions by offering substantial architectural advantages as in-space transport elements. This request for information is not a formal solicitation; rather, NASA invites interested parties to submit concise responses, limited to three pages, formatted professionally, and including contact details and reference information. Responses should identify key technology challenges and focus on innovative propulsion concepts, including distinctive variations or major subsystem improvements. All submissions will be non-proprietary and are due by September 3, 2004. Respondents are asked to email their materials to the designated NASA contact, Cynthia B. Hollingsworth.

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NASA seeks innovative 50 kW in-space propulsion concepts, TRL above 2, for robotic missions.

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336415 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing

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PostedJul 26

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NASA RFI: Emerging propulsion technology (EPT) concepts for high payoff development. NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center, MS TD05 MSFC, AL 35812. Description: NASA/MSFC is hereby requesting information for the design, development and ground testing of supportive, innovative, or progressive in-space propulsion concepts at the mid-term development level. Excluding ascent/descent applications, proposed concepts must be primary, in-space propulsion and within the 50 kW power range. Unique, innovative and novel propulsion ideas are sought that have TRL greater than 2 and reasonable expectations for progress to produce bench top hardware within 2 - 4 years. Submissions must provide a detailed technical explanation of the proposed technology and a self-assessment of the TRL, with most of the write-up effort placed upon the technical explanation. Distinctive variations of existing propulsion methods or chief subsystem component improvements are also suitable for submission. Responders should briefly summarize past research on related concepts and clearly state how this new concept offers significant improvements over past efforts. Identification of the fundamental technology issues to be addressed is crucial. Submissions will aid in future NRA preparation and should not be considered proprietary. The NRA will focus on technologies most likely to support robotic science and exploration missions and that can demonstrate a significant architectural advantage as an in-space transportation system element. THIS IS **NOT** A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR NOTICE OF SOLICITATION. We would like to receive this information no later than September 3, 2004. Interested parties should submit information not to exceed three pages (10 point type with appropriate margins/formatting). In the header please include the submitting POC, submitting institution, and RFI reference number. Information on all emerging propulsion technologies should be sent, via email, to: Cynthia B. Hollingsworth contact@example.gov

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