Firm:

          

MOONPRINT SOLUTIONS LLC

          

   

Address:

          

107 Bohemian Drive, Middletown, DE 19709

          

   

Phone:

          

(302) 373-2628                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Name:

          

Dave Cadogan

          

   

E-mail:

          

dave.cadogan@moonprintsolutions.com

          

   

Address:

          

107 Bohemian Dr, DE 19709 - 9281

          

   

Phone:

          

(302) 373-2628                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Name:

          

Anshu Dixit

          

   

E-mail:

          

anshu.dixit@moonprintsolutions.com

          

   

Address:

          

1278 McD Drive, DE 19901 - 1200

          

   

Phone:

          

(302) 373-2620                                                                                                                                                                                

          

   

Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :                                                                                                                                                          
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Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words):

NASA has outlined several goals and objectives regarding cost-effective long-duration access to the stratosphere for environmental observation and scientific research.  The High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) mission is to fly a payload weighing 22 or more pounds for at least 30 days at or above 60,000 ft altitude, while maintaining position within 100 nautical miles of a target point on the ground.  In order to balance these mission objectives with important operational factors such as cost of deployment, end to end logistics, and global reach, Moonprint Solutions and Gossamer Aerospace propose the use of a solar powered, super-pressure airship, building on recent advances in materials and commercial components, to create the S-HALE system (Stratospheric-HALE).  S-HALE will employ novel lightweight structural concepts in conjunction with proven stratospheric airship technologies to meet NASA needs.  Advanced methods of vehicle handling and launch will also be employed to minimize risk.  

          

          

     

Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words):

S-HALE will cost-effective long-duration access to the stratosphere for environmental observation and scientific research.  This includes climate impact studies, crop performance, communications relays, and weather monitoring.

          

          

     

Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words):

S-HALE has numerous military applications including ground moving target identification, persistent surveillance, and targeted reconnaissance.  Numerous commercial applications exist including disaster relief, internet access, and crop performance tracking.

          

          

     

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