Industry Supported Battery Passivation Techniques
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA AMES RESEARCH CENTERMOFFETT FIELD, CA, 94035, USA

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Space Research and Technology (927110)

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AR12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0a8dbc4452d74ac8a21d0781678774a2/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center is seeking information from potential sources regarding battery passivation techniques for small spacecraft as part of its Small Spacecraft Technology Program. The objective is to gather insights on industry, academia, or government-adopted practices that comply with the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices, specifically focusing on safely depleting or securing stored energy sources to minimize risks of accidental explosions and orbital debris generation post-mission. This initiative is crucial as the rise of small spacecraft presents unique challenges that differ from traditional, larger systems, necessitating innovative and cost-effective solutions. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by November 14, 2024, to the designated email address, with a maximum of five pages detailing their technical approaches, reliability measures, operational experiences, and compliance with relevant standards.

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    New Opportunities Center
    arc-battery-passivation@mail.nasa.gov
    Noor Khazendar
    noor.khazendar@nasa.gov
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