Advanced Space Power Technologies

The following proposal responds to SBIR solicitation No. MDA06-017 entitled “Advanced Space Power Technologies.” Under this solicitation, Phase I calls for the development of an “advanced space power technologies that improve overall EPS performance as measured by EPS system mass, volume, overall efficiency and lifetime.” In relation to batteries, the SBIR would like to investigate the replacement of a battery system from nickel-hydrogen to lithium-ion in the proposed Kinetic Kill Vehicle (KKV) or Mid-Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite applications. Quallion’s response to this solicitation calls for a design of a lithium-ion battery system that will comply with the KKV’s power specifications. Quallion will provide detailed information on individual cell and battery characteristics needed to provide domestic development of lithium-ion battery system, scaled to meet the limited demands of the military and aerospace markets. Quallion is also proposing a “right sizing” of this production facility to allow for cost effective, low volume production with enhanced reliability, long-term supply guarantee and design flexibility that allows for future battery system production. Quallion is headquartered at the Mann Biomedical Park in Sylmar, CA. Quallion currently leases 47,000 sq. ft. from a company wholly owned by Mr. Mann. In addition to its current space, Quallion has an option to lease an additional 200,000 sq. ft. for expansion of its aerospace and military operations. Quallion currently employs more than seventy people supporting engineering, operations and research and development.