Hydroformed Nitinol Bellows Design and Testing

This subcontract, managed by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the design, hydroforming, and testing of high-cycle-life Nitinol bellows. The primary objective is to ensure these components can maintain reliable performance under dynamic motion while resisting exposure to NTO oxidizers within space propulsion systems. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332215 and is intended for firms with fewer than 500 employees. Performance for this contract will take place at the Kennedy Space Center.