The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Orbital Debris, Surface Dust to be Addressed by Small Business

Six Small Businesses will Receive a Total of Nearly $20 Million

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Tom Patton
Aug 28, 2023
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NASA has selected six U.S. small businesses to receive nearly $20 million in total to advance technologies to address two challenges in space exploration: orbital debris and surface dust. During their contracts, the companies will produce prototypes to be demonstrated or used in spaceflight.

“Our missions require innovative solutions to overcome the comp…

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