CU AEROSPACE L.L.C. — National Aeronautics and Space Administration SBIR: MINI 20K PULSE TUBE CRYOCOOLER FOR SMALL SAT COOLING

CU AEROSPACE L.L.C. — SBIR award from National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

SBIR award competitive context

  • Public SBIR obligation from National Aeronautics and Space Administration to CU AEROSPACE L.L.C.. Use agency + tech-domain links below to map the broader competitive field.
  • Obligated amount $224,970. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
  • Tagged technology areas: Space & Satellite. Follow those hubs for open topics and peer winners in the same cluster.

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Summary

CU Aerospace received NASA SBIR Phase 1 funding to develop a compact cryocooler for small satellites. The project focuses on a mini 20K pulse tube cooler to manage temperatures in space.

Amount
$224,970
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Program / Phase
SBIR
NAICS
541713 · RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
Place of performance
IL
Period
2026-09-30 → 2027-03-30

Technology domains

Space & Satellite

Description

SBIR PHASE 1 MINI 20K PULSE TUBE CRYOCOOLER FOR SMALL SAT COOLING

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