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National Aeronautics and Space Administration·National Aeronautics and Space Administration

to LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP

aerospaceexpiredONGOING · MOD OF 2021 CONTRACT
WORK BEGAN2021-08-06·LATEST ACTION2026-04-03·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_80MSFC21CA001_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-
Award description

TIPPING POINT CRYOGENIC DEMONSTRATION MISSION (CDM) DELIVER GROUND AND MISSION DATA TO CHARACTERIZE FULL-SCALE CRYOGENIC INTEGRATED SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

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In plain English

Lockheed Martin will deliver ground and mission data characterizing full-scale cryogenic integrated system performance for NASA's Tipping Point demonstration mission.

Sub-sectors
nasa-space-r&dcryogenic-systemslunar-exploration
Why this matters

Cryogenic propellant management is critical for deep-space exploration and lunar lander missions; this demonstration validates technology for sustained lunar operations.

Supply-chain signal

Signals demand for cryogenic engineering expertise, thermal management components, and ground support infrastructure from aerospace supply chain partners.

U.S.–China competition angle

U.S. investment in cryogenic technology supports competitive advantage in lunar exploration and cislunar operations against emerging Chinese space capabilities.

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Period of performance
Start
2021-08-06
End
2026-04-03
Status
expired45 days ago
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