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NASA’s Glenn Research Center is seeking a high-performance, Xenon-based AM0 solar simulator designed to deliver highly collimated, steady-state illumination with dynamically adjustable spectral content across the 250–2000 nm wavelength range. The system must achieve and maintain AAA Class performance criteria—specifying no more than ±2% deviation in spectral match, spatial uniformity, and temporal stability—as defined by ASTM E927 and IEC 60904-9 standards. This simulator is intended for precise testing of aerospace photovoltaic and sensor technologies under simulated space conditions, requiring exceptional control and repeatability in spectral output. The procurement is under NAICS code 334516, and while no solicitation number or set-aside details are available, the opportunity is forecasted with a posted date of May 25, 2026, indicating the contract is in the planning phase.

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NASA seeks AM0 solar simulator with adjustable spectral output, AAA Class, ±2% tolerance, ASTM/IEC standards.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Glenn Research CenterView Agency

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Glenn Research Center

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NASA seeks to procure a highly collimated, steady-state Xenon-based AM0 solar simulator capable of dynamically adjusting the desired spectral content within the wavelength range of 250–2000nm. The base solar simulator must meet AAA Class standards (±2% for spectral match, spatial uniformity, and temporal stability) in accordance with industry standards (such as ASTM E927 and IEC 60904-9).

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