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Fluid Transfer
Fluid Transfer
Fluid Transfer technologies for logistics operations include the transfer of fluids
into habitation elements and for refueling assets. Fluid connectors must be
leak-proof, reusable, and resist environmental effects due to dust, radiation,
and thermal extremes.
| Civil Space Shortfalls | SF02, SF06, SF12, SF16 |
| ESDMD Architecture-Driven Technology Gaps | 0503, 1107 |
| Primary Technology Taxonomy | TX13.5.5, TX13.5.7 |
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Loxsat 1 (Eta Space)
 | Description Complete cryogenic oxygen fluid management system including transferring liquid oxygen in LEO environment Potential Use Cases Refueling TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Low Earth Orbit Technology Source: NASA Industry Partner Discover More at TechPort  |
Leak Mitigating Water Loop Connector (Mainstream)
 | Description Connector that eliminates the cold flow-derived liquid leakage in xEMU liquid cooled garments that develops over long durations expected on future Moon and Mars missions Potential Use Cases Leak prevention strategy TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Multiuse Quick Disconnect for Lunar Surface Fluid Transfer Operations (Creare, LLC)
 | Description Sealing technology to transfer cryogenic fluids on the lunar surface Potential Use Cases Cryogenic fluid transfer TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Adaptive Venturi for Surge Pressure Mitigation (Physical Sciences, Inc.)
 | Description Venturi with passively controlled throat for rapid and automatic flow rate adjustment to prevent pressure surges Potential Use Cases Propellant loading, priming operations TRL: 8 Intended Environment: Low Earth Orbit, Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Coupler for Propellant Transfer (SpaceX)
| Description A NASA standard common in-space cryogenic fluid transfer system capable of facilitating interfaces between different vehicles and facilities from different providers Potential Use Cases Refueling, methane/LOX transfer, liquid hydrogen transfer TRL: 5 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Industry Partner Discover More at Techport |
On-Orbit Large-Scale Cryogenic Propellant Management and Transfer Demonstration (SpaceX)
| Description Large-scale (>10 metric tons) on-orbit cryogenic fluid transfer Potential Use Cases Refueling, fluid transfer, fluid storage TRL: 7 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Industry Partner Discover More at TechPort |
Dust Tolerant Magnetic Coupler
| Description Dust-tolerant cryogenic magnetic coupler enabling fluid transfer in the dusty environments on the moon and Mars Potential Use Cases Cryogenic fluid transfer TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort |
Removable Xemu SCC Protective Cover (Off Planet Research, LLC)
 | Description Dust-resistant connector port cover for xEMU service and cooling connector Potential Use Cases Protecting connectors on rovers, in habitats, ISRU plant interfaces and control panels TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Self-Cleaning Dust Proof Fluid and Gas Connector (Off Planet Research, LLC)
 | Description Self-cleaning dust and regolith tolerant fitting enabling gas or fluid transfer on Moon, Mars; well suited for ultra-cold regions Potential Use Cases Refueling ascent vehicles, automated or human operation, operations in shadowed regions, cryogenic fluid transfer, spill prevention TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Dust-Tolerant Automated Umbilical (DTAU)
 | Description Dust tolerant, multi-functional automated umbilical for fluid and power transfer in surface environments Potential Use Cases Automated fluid transfer (including cryogens), automated power transfer TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More by Reading Developing a New Space Economy (pdf) |
Xemu Lunar Dust Protection Devices (Innovative Aersopace)
 | Description Passive device to protect connections and seals from harmful lunar dust designed for the xEMU Potential Use Cases protect valves, protect quick disconnects TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Flexible Dust-Excluding Fiber Seals (Off Planet Research, LLC)
 | Description Flexible fiber dust-excluding, lubricant free seal to block planetary dust in dynamic mechanisms. 10s to 100s of months with little to no maintenance Potential Use Cases Operations in dusty environments, reusable seals, hatches, joints, covers, rotary joints TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
