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Next-generation Green Monopropellant Gas Generation

Department of War · Air Force · STTR Topic · 27.TX

posted 4 November 2026 · closes 6 January 2027

Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking development of a low-power, real-time liquid-to-gas phase‑change feed system to vaporize next‑generation green monopropellants for use with high‑efficiency in‑space plasma thrusters. This capability addresses a critical gap in multimode propulsion and supports future on‑orbit refueling and dynamic space operations.

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