SBIR/STTR Research Award

XTOL - Xenon Transfer for Orbital Logistics

Award identifier fcf5feb8e5455d9bc171c8d731733ad6a7cc5a7f20fbb6b58c135b0e3d211dfbAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$50,000

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2020

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
ORBIT FAB, INC
Proposal award date
2020-03-09
Contract end date
2020-06-09
UEI
K21RB9EGCKD5
Solicitation number
X20.1
Topic code
J201-CSO1

Research abstract

Xenon Transfer for Orbital Logistics (XTOL) is a high-pressure Xenon pumping system, enabling autonomous ground and on-orbit fueling. A capability for Xenon resupply on orbit for electric propulsion systems will provide DoD customers  with near-unlimited lifetime delta-V, giving their space assets the ability to maneuver without regret and maximize the utility and lifespan of their assets. New mission profiles become possible, such as flying imaging satellites lower in the top of the atmosphere to yield a significantly higher image quality. Adding Xenon to Orbit Fab’s current developments in chemical refueling will make for unlimited combinations of both high-thrust and high delta-V maneuvers.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

11 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2018–2023). Reported award amounts total $20,971,931. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

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

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

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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