Overview of NASA space cryocooler programs

Mechanical cryocoolers represent a significant enabling technology for NASA’s Earth and Space Science Enterprises, as well as augmenting existing capabilities in space exploration. An overview is presented of ongoing efforts at the Goddard Space Flight Center and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in support of current flight projects, near-term flight instruments, and long-term technology development.

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