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space2 years ago•3 min saved

"SpaceX's Next Starship Flight to Test In-Flight Fuel Transfer Tech, NASA Confirms"

NASA and SpaceX are considering conducting a preliminary propellant transfer test on the next test flight of the Starship spacecraft. This test would demonstrate cryogenic propellant transfer capabilities, which are crucial for future missions to the Moon. NASA aims to develop orbital refueling technology to enable propellant depots in space, allowing rockets to travel to distant destinations beyond Earth orbit. Several companies, including SpaceX, have received funding from NASA to develop cryogenic fluid management technologies. SpaceX is currently the closest to completing the required tasks outlined in its funding agreement and could potentially conduct the propellant transfer test on the next full-scale test flight of the Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket.

via Ars Technica|

#cryogenic-fluid-management #nasa #orbital-refueling

space2 years ago•4 min saved

"Data Rights Constraints Hamper NASA's Tech Advancements"

Limited access to data from companies working on cryogenic fluid management technologies is hindering NASA's development of key capabilities needed for moon and Mars exploration. The agency is facing challenges in obtaining the necessary telemetry and data to validate models and understand how these technologies interact with other systems. Data rights restrictions in various agreements with companies are limiting NASA's ability to distribute the data to the broader community. This issue is particularly relevant for the Human Landing System (HLS) contracts, where cryogenic fluid management is crucial for transporting astronauts to and from the lunar surface. SpaceX's Starship lunar lander effort also requires advancements in cryogenic fluid management for propellant transfer and management.

via SpaceNews|

#blue-origin #cryogenic-fluid-management #data-rights