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         * Space-to-Space applications involve the use of radiant energy beaming between two or more free-flying flight articles not encumbered by atmosphere, separated by a variable distance that can be controlled to some level.         * Space-to-Space applications involve the use of radiant energy beaming between two or more free-flying flight articles not encumbered by atmosphere, separated by a variable distance that can be controlled to some level.
         * Space-to-Surface/Surface-to-Space applications involve the use of radiant energy beaming from an orbiting flight system to one or more fixed and/or moving objects on a surface or conversely from a surface to one or more orbiting flight systems.  The radiant energy beam may or may not have to pass through significant atmosphere.         * Space-to-Surface/Surface-to-Space applications involve the use of radiant energy beaming from an orbiting flight system to one or more fixed and/or moving objects on a surface or conversely from a surface to one or more orbiting flight systems.  The radiant energy beam may or may not have to pass through significant atmosphere.
-        * Space-to-Atmospheric/Atmospheric-to-Space & Ground-to-Atmospheric/Atmospheric-to-Ground applications are a special bi-furcated subset of Space-to-Surface/Surface-to-Space applications where the point of delivery varies and/or is used as relay.+        * Space-to-Atmospheric/Atmospheric-to-Space & Ground-to-Atmospheric/Atmospheric-to-Ground applications are a special bi-furicated subset of Space-to-Surface/Surface-to-Space applications where the point of delivery varies and/or is used as relay.
         * Surface-to-Surface applications involve the use of radiant energy beaming from one fixed installation to one or more fixed and/or moving objects on a surface with or without the presence of a significant atmosphere.         * Surface-to-Surface applications involve the use of radiant energy beaming from one fixed installation to one or more fixed and/or moving objects on a surface with or without the presence of a significant atmosphere.
       * XISP-Inc's effort is focused on demonstrating space-to-space power beaming in the near term in order to learn practical lessons before larger systems are designed for Space-to-Space or other venues.  In addition, there are allied efforts in other venues which will benefit from ongoing collaboration as the technology matures.       * XISP-Inc's effort is focused on demonstrating space-to-space power beaming in the near term in order to learn practical lessons before larger systems are designed for Space-to-Space or other venues.  In addition, there are allied efforts in other venues which will benefit from ongoing collaboration as the technology matures.
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         * impart additional delta-V along velocity vectors of choice to enhance or enable missions          * impart additional delta-V along velocity vectors of choice to enhance or enable missions 
         * foster the development of loosely coupled modular structures to enable:         * foster the development of loosely coupled modular structures to enable:
-          * formation flying of multiple spacecraft (e.g., interferometric groups, swarms+          * formation flying of multiple spacecraft (e.g., interferometric groups, swarms)
           * distributed payload and subsystem infrastructure to simplify the accommodation of multiple plug-in and plug-out interfaces           * distributed payload and subsystem infrastructure to simplify the accommodation of multiple plug-in and plug-out interfaces
           * large scale adaptable space structures that minimize conducted thermal and/or structural loads.           * large scale adaptable space structures that minimize conducted thermal and/or structural loads.
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 == What is the relevance of the problem to the questions posed by this RFI? == == What is the relevance of the problem to the questions posed by this RFI? ==
       * The XISP-Inc has proposed cubesat target demonstrating power beaming from ISS will require the cooperation of several elements of NASA and Industry, but would result in near term demonstration of space-to-space power beaming, and allow rapid iteration of designs and experiments.       * The XISP-Inc has proposed cubesat target demonstrating power beaming from ISS will require the cooperation of several elements of NASA and Industry, but would result in near term demonstration of space-to-space power beaming, and allow rapid iteration of designs and experiments.
-      * Establishing a functioning ISS power beaming testbed could allow experimentation and validation of components of larger power beaming systems, and reduce the risk of the development of the larger dedicated systems +      * Establishing a functioning ISS power beaming testbed could allow experimentation and validation of components of larger power beaming systems, and reduce the risk of the development of the larger dedicated systems. 
-      * Although the experiments with ISS and cubesats would be small scale, there could be immediate applications for subsatellites near ISS, as well as designs for distributed payloads and sensors for deep space missions+      * Although the experiments with ISS and cubesats would be small scale, there could be immediate applications for subsatellites near ISS, as well as designs for distributed payloads and sensors for deep space missions.
       * A primary mission of XISP is to develop cooperative arrangements with different parts of NASA and different industry partners. The early implementation of a power beam demonstration on ISS, coordinated by XISP, could enhance and enable the demonstration of other power beaming designs that are being proposed in response to this RFI.       * A primary mission of XISP is to develop cooperative arrangements with different parts of NASA and different industry partners. The early implementation of a power beam demonstration on ISS, coordinated by XISP, could enhance and enable the demonstration of other power beaming designs that are being proposed in response to this RFI.
  
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       * Space-to-space power beaming is an application of Space Solar Power technology which could:        * Space-to-space power beaming is an application of Space Solar Power technology which could: 
         * be tested/implemented now to immediate benefit         * be tested/implemented now to immediate benefit
-        * serve as a means of incrementally maturing the technology base.+        * serve as a means of incrementally maturing the technology base
       * A technology development mission proposed for the International Space Station (ISS) which:        * A technology development mission proposed for the International Space Station (ISS) which: 
         * leverages available resources to serve as a testbed          * leverages available resources to serve as a testbed 
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       * TRL 9 - __XISP-Inc Proposes to Complete__       * TRL 9 - __XISP-Inc Proposes to Complete__
    
-<WRAP pagebreak></WRAP> +== NASA Fiscal Year 2015 SBIR/STTR Appendix A: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Descriptions ==
-NASA Fiscal Year 2015 SBIR/STTR Appendix A: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Descriptions+
  
 The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) describes the stage of maturity in the development process from observation of basic principles through final product operation.  The exit criteria for each level documents that principles, concepts, applications or performance have been satisfactorily demonstrated in the appropriate environment required for that level. A relevant environment is a subset of the operational environment that is expected to have a dominant impact on operational performance. Thus, reduced-gravity may be only one of the operational environments in which the technology must be demonstrated or validated in order to advance to the next TRL. The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) describes the stage of maturity in the development process from observation of basic principles through final product operation.  The exit criteria for each level documents that principles, concepts, applications or performance have been satisfactorily demonstrated in the appropriate environment required for that level. A relevant environment is a subset of the operational environment that is expected to have a dominant impact on operational performance. Thus, reduced-gravity may be only one of the operational environments in which the technology must be demonstrated or validated in order to advance to the next TRL.
  
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 |1 |Basic principles observed and reported. |Scientific knowledge generated underpinning hardware technology concepts/applications. |Scientific knowledge generated underpinning basic properties of software architecture and mathematical formulation. |Peer reviewed publication of research underlying the proposed concept/application.| |1 |Basic principles observed and reported. |Scientific knowledge generated underpinning hardware technology concepts/applications. |Scientific knowledge generated underpinning basic properties of software architecture and mathematical formulation. |Peer reviewed publication of research underlying the proposed concept/application.|
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 |8 |Actual system completed and "flight qualified" through test and demonstration. |The final product in its final configuration is successfully demonstrated through test and analysis for its intended operational environment and platform (ground, airborne, or space). |All software has been thoroughly debugged and fully integrated with all operational hardware and software systems. All user documentation, training documentation, and maintenance documentation completed. All functionality successfully demonstrated in simulated operational scenarios. Verification and Validation (V&V) completed. |Documented test performance verifying analytical predictions.| |8 |Actual system completed and "flight qualified" through test and demonstration. |The final product in its final configuration is successfully demonstrated through test and analysis for its intended operational environment and platform (ground, airborne, or space). |All software has been thoroughly debugged and fully integrated with all operational hardware and software systems. All user documentation, training documentation, and maintenance documentation completed. All functionality successfully demonstrated in simulated operational scenarios. Verification and Validation (V&V) completed. |Documented test performance verifying analytical predictions.|
 |9 |Actual system flight proven through successful mission operations. |The final product is successfully operated in an actual mission. |All software has been thoroughly debugged and fully integrated with all operational hardware/software systems. All documentation has been completed. Sustaining software engineering support is in place. System has been successfully operated in the operational environment. |Documented mission operational results.| |9 |Actual system flight proven through successful mission operations. |The final product is successfully operated in an actual mission. |All software has been thoroughly debugged and fully integrated with all operational hardware/software systems. All documentation has been completed. Sustaining software engineering support is in place. System has been successfully operated in the operational environment. |Documented mission operational results.|
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 ==== Business model: ====  ==== Business model: ==== 
     * //**Does your intended business strategy offer commercial services or is it to conduct exploration and prospecting for your own purposes?**//     * //**Does your intended business strategy offer commercial services or is it to conduct exploration and prospecting for your own purposes?**//
       * Strategy is to deliver something of demonstrable commercial value for each increment of resources invested.         * Strategy is to deliver something of demonstrable commercial value for each increment of resources invested.  
-        * The first set of products is data in context (a.k.a. information) reqarding unbundled power system performance. +        * The first set of products is data in context (a.k.a. information) regarding unbundled power system performance. 
-        * The second products is information in perspective (a.k.a. knowledge) about how to optimize an unbundled power system to best meet mission requirements. +        * The second set of products is information in perspective (a.k.a. knowledge) about how to optimize an unbundled power system to best meet mission requirements. 
-        * The third set of products are Follow-on products are some combination of technology licenses, saleable system components, and/or saleable services.   +        * The third set of products are follow-on products; some combination of technology licenses, saleable system components, and/or saleable services.   
     * //**Have you identified potential customers or developed business plans around your envisioned activities?**//     * //**Have you identified potential customers or developed business plans around your envisioned activities?**//
       * Product 1 Information on the efficiency and effectiveness of space-to-space power beaming       * Product 1 Information on the efficiency and effectiveness of space-to-space power beaming
       * Product 2 Knowledge of how to optimize and unbundled power system - Deep Space Industries, Inc.        * Product 2 Knowledge of how to optimize and unbundled power system - Deep Space Industries, Inc. 
       * Product 3 Technology licenses, saleable system components, and/or saleable services          * Product 3 Technology licenses, saleable system components, and/or saleable services   
-  * XISP-Inc has been working with the following organizations to further mission development and build a mission implementation team: +  * XISP-Inc has been actively working with the following communities and organizations to further mission development and build a extraordinary mission implementation team (NOTE: Our team includes more than members of the space community. It reflects our interdisplinary global partnerships): 
   * Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. (XISP-Inc) - Gary Barnhard, et.al. (Mission Lead + rectenna supplier)    * Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. (XISP-Inc) - Gary Barnhard, et.al. (Mission Lead + rectenna supplier) 
   * Deep Space Industries, Inc. (DSI) - Daniel Faber, et.al. (Initial Flight Test Articles)    * Deep Space Industries, Inc. (DSI) - Daniel Faber, et.al. (Initial Flight Test Articles) 
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       * JSC Automation and Robotics - Phil Callen, et.al. [Cubesat Deployment via MSC]       * JSC Automation and Robotics - Phil Callen, et.al. [Cubesat Deployment via MSC]
       * JSC ISS Project Office Code OZ - Bob Nelson, et.al. [Integration Coordination].       * JSC ISS Project Office Code OZ - Bob Nelson, et.al. [Integration Coordination].
-      * Naval Research Laboratory - Paul Jaffe, et.al. – rectenna design consultation and testing.+  * Naval Research Laboratory - Paul Jaffe, et.al. – rectenna design consultation and testing. 
 +  * Other Federal Agencies - including: US Department of Energy, US Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
   * Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) - Justin Kugler, et.al. – unsolicited proposals in funding prioritization review awaiting NASA confirmation of support.   * Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) - Justin Kugler, et.al. – unsolicited proposals in funding prioritization review awaiting NASA confirmation of support.
   * University Partner Candidates with formal Letters of Interest on file or in work (Grow the community of researchers, and access additional flight test articles).   * University Partner Candidates with formal Letters of Interest on file or in work (Grow the community of researchers, and access additional flight test articles).
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         * foster the development of loosely coupled modular structures / distributed infrastructure.          * foster the development of loosely coupled modular structures / distributed infrastructure. 
     * //**How firm is the demand for products or service stemming from this capability?**//     * //**How firm is the demand for products or service stemming from this capability?**//
-      * if the cost, schedule, and technical risk can be made tractable there are a myriad of opportunities for application either as mission enhancing and/or mission enabling. +      * If the cost, schedule, and technical risk can be made tractable there are a myriad of opportunities for application either as mission enhancing and/or mission enabling. 
     * //**What revenue model and pricing strategy have you established?**//     * //**What revenue model and pricing strategy have you established?**//
-      * strategic investment in mission development +      * Strategic investment in mission development. 
-      * access to information and knowledge generated will be managed to create the demand (i.e., grow the IP commons) and satisfy the demand by some combination of goods and services (i.e., technology licenses, saleable system components, and/or saleable services).  +      * Access to information and knowledge generated will be managed to create the demand (i.e., grow the IP commons) and satisfy the demand by some combination of goods and services (i.e., technology licenses, saleable system components, and/or saleable services).  
     * //**How stable is your anticipated income stream?**//     * //**How stable is your anticipated income stream?**//
       * XISP-Inc has identified multiple sustainable income streams drawn from the Business Cornucopia (see below) that in aggregate can support company operations, mission development work, and pursuit of all available opportunities for mission implementation resources including funding acceleration hold sufficient.        * XISP-Inc has identified multiple sustainable income streams drawn from the Business Cornucopia (see below) that in aggregate can support company operations, mission development work, and pursuit of all available opportunities for mission implementation resources including funding acceleration hold sufficient. 
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 ==== Business Cornucopia ==== ==== Business Cornucopia ====
       * All missions will be defined as scaleable from the start allowing mission objectives to be met with a minimum funding profile with additional work cycles and enhanced work products added as resources permit. All available funding opportunities are being explored both within NASA, CASIS, commercial concerns, and other agencies with sustaining funding being provided by XISP-Inc partners.        * All missions will be defined as scaleable from the start allowing mission objectives to be met with a minimum funding profile with additional work cycles and enhanced work products added as resources permit. All available funding opportunities are being explored both within NASA, CASIS, commercial concerns, and other agencies with sustaining funding being provided by XISP-Inc partners. 
       * The XISP-Inc "Follow-the-resources" model of mission development allows for multiple funding and in-kind contributions to support mission development and execution (Attached).       * The XISP-Inc "Follow-the-resources" model of mission development allows for multiple funding and in-kind contributions to support mission development and execution (Attached).
-      * As an exercise in due diligence, fiscal prudence, and practical economics XISP-Inc is committed to considering all available options for monetizing the work accomplished to support the ongoing operations, mission development, and mission implementation work of the company.+      * As an exercise in due diligence, fiscal prudence, and practical economics, XISP-Inc is committed to considering all available options for monetizing the work accomplished to support the ongoing operations, mission development, and mission implementation work of the company.
         * //**__PAY for IP:__**//         * //**__PAY for IP:__**//
             * Purchase IP             * Purchase IP
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             * Logistics             * Logistics
             * Facilities             * Facilities
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