Composite Carbon Fiber Truss Design

This contract involves the design and fabrication of a 12-meter composite carbon fiber truss and optical bench for the SuperHERO balloon-borne observatory. The key focus of the project is to ensure the structure exhibits minimal thermal expansion while maintaining high structural integrity, critical for the observatory's performance in variable atmospheric conditions. The truss will serve as a backbone for the observatory's optical components, requiring advanced engineering and materials expertise to meet stringent NASA specifications. Issued by the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, this subcontract is classified under the NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services. The work is to be performed in Saint Louis, Missouri. This contract reflects NASA's ongoing efforts to develop lightweight, durable, and thermally stable structures for aerospace applications, supporting the precision and reliability necessary for balloon-borne scientific instruments.