$232,928,992
IGF::OT::IGF NASA, THROUGH THE SPACE TECHNOLOGY MISSION DIRECTORATE (STMD,) SEEKS TO DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED SOLAR ELECTRIC PROPULSION (EP) SYSTEM THAT WILL ENABLE FUTURE DEEP SPACE HUMAN AND ROBOTIC EXPLORATION APPLICABLE TO THE UNITED STATES PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR SPACE NEEDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE ADVANCED ELECTRIC PROPULSION (EP) SYSTEM (AEPS) CONTRACT IS THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF EP STRING SETS TO SUPPORT AN ADVANCED SEP DEMONSTRATION MISSION. DURING THE CONTRACT BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, THE CONTRACTOR WILL DEVELOP, TEST, AND DELIVER ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT END ITEMS THAT WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING THE FLIGHT END ITEMS. DURING THE OPTION PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, IF EXERCISED, THE CONTRACTOR WILL DEVELOP, VERIFY, AND DELIVER THE FLIGHT END ITEMS.
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What the model surfaced from this award
Latest obligation on a 2016 NASA contract for Aerojet Rocketdyne to develop and deliver advanced solar electric propulsion systems for deep space missions.
Electric propulsion is critical for efficient long-duration human and robotic exploration beyond Earth orbit; this 10-year effort reduces technical risk before flight deployment.
Aerojet Rocketdyne's propulsion subsystems feed into NASA's broader deep-space architecture; upstream suppliers of power electronics and xenon propellant see sustained demand.
Advanced electric propulsion is a key differentiator in space exploration; U.S. investment here maintains technological edge in cislunar and Mars-class missions.
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