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The EPL can support all phases of a propulsion or power system testing of flightready hardware from TRL 2–7.

C-2000-663: Express integrated test ion propulsion system in the EPL C-1994-5961: Solar dynamic ground test demo in the EPL
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The Electric Propulsion Laboratory (EPL) supports research and development of spacecraft power and electric propulsion systems. EPL features two very large space environment chambers; intermediate and smaller environment simulation chambers for testing small engines or components; bell jars used for small-scale development and component testing; and support areas.

Name: Electric Propulsion Laboratory
Vacuum Facilities: • VF-5: Very high pumping speed for electric propulsion testing
• VF-6: High pumping speed and solar simulation capability designed for testing power technologies based upon solar concentrated power.
• Three intermediate chambers (VF-8, VF-12, VF-13, & VF-67)
Laboratory and Build-up area: 50,000 square feet
Facility Manager: Sandra.M.Doehne@nasa.gov

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