The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Solar Electric Upper Stage Development Funded by SBIR Grant

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Tom Patton
Jun 16, 2021
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NASA has awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to ExoTerra Resource for continued development of its solar electric propulsion upper stage. ExoTerra Resource is working with launch services provider Virgin Orbit on the project.

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