NSF SBIR Phase II – Centurion Rocket Engine Development - Rocket Propulsion Systems
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Rocket Propulsion Systems won a $1M NSF SBIR Phase II award to advance its Centurion rocket engine. The company will validate thrust, reliability, reusability, and scalability during Phase II. It plans to use the engine to support lower-cost small orbital rockets and faster commercial launch services. The project also aims to shift small-launch production toward a more distributed specialization model. The company says its commercial, defense, and government partners helped reach this milestone.
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$1.0M
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September 1, 2023
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