SBIR/STTR Research Award

Radiation Resistant Solar and Laser Power Converter for Lunar Applications

Award identifier 7c94ed1068b3d5533960fc7f0ab6c8dad91e15cfa0e4e69f0434e55a0d35b846Awarding agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Award amount

$150,000

Program and phase

STTR · Phase I

Award year

2025

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Award details

Awarding agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Branch
Not reported
Recipient company
MICROLINK DEVICES INC
Proposal award date
2025-09-16
Contract end date
2026-10-28
UEI
DHJPU2QYVQK7
Solicitation number
STTR 2025-I
Topic code
T3

Research abstract

The 3T concept enables the development of a dual-function solar-laser power system. Which can be optimized for terrestrial applications, ensuring continuous operation regardless of weather conditions or time of day. This technology supports both ground and aerial applications, leveraging a high-power, lightweight array that reduces weight and size constraints. Advancements in radiation-resilient structures further expand its applicability to space-based systems, including commercial space operations. Specifically, the high-performing laser power converter component unlocks power-by-light applications in autonomous vehicles, telecommunications, disaster relief, and power grid transmission. The smart-switching array configuration enhances the adaptability of any photovoltaics array application by optimizing performance under non-uniform illumination.

Technology keywords

Not reported

Other awards by this recipient

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Research funding history

99 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2001–2025). Reported award amounts total $39,253,763. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation

Agency intelligence

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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