Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0260

SBIR Phase I Contract for Hydrazine-Compatible Elastomers Lifetime Prediction

This award represents a definitive contract under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program, aimed at developing validated lifetime prediction methods for hydrazine-compatible elastomers used in long-duration spaceflight. The recipient, KARAX LLC, is a specialized company focused on advanced materials and solutions relevant to aerospace applications. This contract is significant as it addresses a critical qualification gap in materials used in space missions, enhancing the reliability and safety of elastomers exposed to hydrazine propellants over extended periods. The scope of work includes research and development activities to validate predictive models for the lifetime of these elastomers, enabling improved performance assessments for spaceflight components. The contract was competitively awarded under the SBIR Phase I solicitation process, fostering innovation from small businesses. The performance period spans approximately six months, reflecting an initial phase of feasibility and proof-of-concept. The place of performance is East Lansing, Michigan, indicating the research and development activities will be conducted at the recipient's facilities. This contract lays groundwork for potential further development in subsequent SBIR phases, contributing valuable advancements to space material science.

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SBIR PHASE I CLOSING THE QUALIFICATION GAP: VALIDATED LIFETIME PREDICTION FOR HYDRAZINE-COMPATIBLE ELASTOMERS IN LONG-DURATION SPACEFLIGHT

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