Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. of San Marcos, CA announced today that it has been selected by the Department of Defense to develop a rapid and reliable ASCENT propellant loading system. According to Parabilis CEO Dave Streich, the U.S. Space Force has a critical need to conduct 24-hour “callup” missions but there are numerous technical/logistical challenges...Continue reading
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NASA selects Parabilis for Lunar Transfer Stage
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. of San Marcos, CA announced today that it has been selected by NASA to develop a high-performance hybrid rocket stage suitable for both small spacecraft maneuvering and trans-lunar orbit injection. This effort will leverage work performed under a previous NASA contract for a hybrid upper stage vehicle. The stage is economical,...Continue reading
DoD Awards Parabilis Additional Phase to Develop High-Performance Propulsion System
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. of San Marcos, CA announced today that it has been selected by the Department of Defense to continue development of a high-performance, standardized, stand-alone, off-the-shelf, modular propulsion system utilizing “green” propellants which will provide higher performance, lower cost, and far lower lead times than traditional customized hydrazine systems. This propulsion module...Continue reading
DoD selects Parabilis to Strengthen U.S. Space Awareness Capabilities
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the Department of Defense to develop a low-cost space-based system for calibrating ground-based equipment. The first phase of this program will focus on performance requirements and parameters. Subsequent phases will result in a system prototype, ground demonstration, and flight demonstration/space deployment. CEO Dave...Continue reading
DoD Selects Parabilis to Develop Nitrous-Ethane Propulsion System
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. of San Marcos, CA announced today that it has been selected by the Department of Defense to develop a low-cost, high-performance, modular propulsion system utilizing nitrous oxide (N2O) and ethane as green propellants. The Self-Pressurizing Orbital Rocket (SPOTR) module that will be developed in subsequent phases of this program may be...Continue reading
NASA Selects Parabilis to Develop Propulsion Test Device
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. of San Marcos, CA today announced it has been selected by NASA to develop a wireless transducer acquisition device that will meet NASA’s need for advanced propulsion test technology. The battery-powered Blue Tooth device will allow for remote, wireless reading of pressure transducers. According to Dr. Shannon Eilers, Principal Engineer at...Continue reading
NASA Selects Parabilis for Lunar Transfer System Propulsion
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. today announced it has been selected by NASA for an award to design and develop a high-performance hybrid rocket stage for low-cost trans-lunar orbit injection and maneuvering for the purpose of exploring the lunar environment using small, inexpensive spacecraft. “An entirely new class of propulsion vehicles is needed by NASA and...Continue reading
Parabilis Announces Two Important Air Force Program Wins
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. of San Marcos, CA announced today that it has been awarded two additional Air Force contracts to design, develop, and further test its technologies. “We are extremely pleased with these important wins and look forward to meeting the needs of our Air Force customers.” stated Dave Streich, Chief Executive Officer. “The...Continue reading
Parabilis Awarded Follow-on NASA R&D Contract for Flow Control Device
Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a follow-on contract by NASA’s Stennis Space Center to continue development of an in-line, dynamically-adjustable, flow-control cavitating venturi assembly. A cavitating venturi provides mass flow control in fluid systems by accelerating working fluid until it reaches vapor pressure at a narrow throat, then recovers working...Continue reading