10/01/2018
News Release: Parabilis Announces Three NASA Program Wins
Parabilis Space Technologies Inc. was recently awarded three additional NASA contracts to design, develop, and test new space technologies. “We are extremely pleased with these important NASA program wins,” said Dave Streich, Chief Executive Officer. “These programs contribute directly to NASA’s goals, and add substantially to the product portfolio of Parabilis.”
Detailed information can be found on the Parabilis website: www.parabilis-space.com
Orbital Transfer Stage Program
In collaboration with USC, Parabilis will design and deliver an Orbital Transfer Stage (OTS). This modular propulsion system is specifically designed for Nanosats and Microsats requiring orbit insertion, tactical change maneuvering, or launch vehicle collision avoidance.
Liquid Injection Thrust Vector Control (LITVC) System
Parabilis will design, build, and hot fire test a subscale Liquid Injection Thrust Vector Control (LITVC) system with a regeneratively-cooled, additively-manufactured nozzle to address the steering needs of interplanetary sample return missions. Sample return from extraterrestrial bodies is critical to advancing human understanding of the solar system, and is a core part of the NASA Science Plan.
Dynamically Adjustable 3D-Printed Venturi
Parabilis will develop and test a dynamically-adjustable, in-line, cavitating flow-control and measurement venturi for use in advanced propulsion system ground testing. Lightweight, minimalistic additive manufacturing designs are typically cheaper than traditionally machined parts, providing a significant advantage to the aerospace industry, where mass comes at a premium.