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The SMiRF evaluates the performance of the thermal protection systems required to provide long-term storage (of up to 10 years) of cryogenic propellants in space.


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C2001-530: Solid Hydrogen for Atomic Propellants Team in front of experimental test rig at SMiRF  C2001-530
Solid Hydrogen for Atomic Propellants Team in front of experimental test rig at SMiRF.
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Exterior view of the Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility  Exterior view of the Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility.
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Cryogenic test in progress at the Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility  Cryogenic test in progress at the Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility.
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Technician adjusts the test rig in the Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility  Technician adjusts the test rig in the Small Multi-Purpose Research Facility.
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