Stretched Lens Array SquareRigger (SLASR)

ATK Space Systems (formerly AEC-Able Engineering Co.)

Goleta, CA
 

INNOVATION 

SLASR is a low cost, low mass solar array for space that uses a unique solar concentrator and array structure design to achieve very high performance. This high power concept provides radiation hardness and high voltage capability for a variety of missions.

• Fully functional prototype 2.5m x 5.0m section was successfully designed, manufactured and tested (shown to right)
  
• All key components have been successfully tested in relevant thermal and radiation environments
  
• Successful verification of key technologies leading to low cost, low mass, high voltage and high power capability
  
• Current TRL estimated at 4
  

• Many patents filed for and obtained by ATK Space Systems and ENTECH, Inc. (key partner and lens supplier)
  
• Currently seeking opportunities with commercial, civil and military customers including Missile Defense Agency (MDA), NASA, and Boeing
  

• Stretched Lens Array Flight Experiment (SLATE) selected for funding under MDA Phase 2 STTR (ENTECH is prime contractor)
  
• SLASR is suitable for very high power (multi-kW to MW) applications such as large Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) tugs or high power earth orbiting missions
  
• SLASR can save the user approximately 500 $/W compared to other viable near term high power/voltage solar array technologies
  

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Curator: SBIR Support                  12/28/06