SpaceDev Selected as Contractor for DARPA Propulsion Program
$3.75M Prime Contract to Develop New Space Propulsion Technology for Small Satellites
SpaceDev (OTC BB:SPDV.OB) has been awarded a contract from the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The first phase contract value is $3.75 million for the initial development of solar thermal propulsion (STP) and bus design for the High Delta-V Satellite Program. SpaceDev has assembled a team, including General Atomics and BAE Systems, to bring strong and proven capabilities to address the program technical challenges. The key program goals are to develop a space qualified, low-cost, high delta-V, modular STP system combined into a complete satellite, capable of performing the required missions.
“By using a combination of flight proven materials and subsystems in conjunction with the unique challenges within the HiDVE program, we see an opportunity to help transform how propulsion is accomplished on orbit,” said Mark N. Sirangelo, SpaceDev’s Chairman and CEO. “We view this initial phase as an opportunity to close the design solution and thus lead to fabricating ground test hardware and ultimately culminate in a full flight demonstration. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to be part of a major shift in space propulsion and satellite technology.”
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