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Cryogenics and Fluids Branch

• Key Features
  • Gas bearings provide long life
  • Large cooling capacity
  • Low cost
  • Readily available commercial cooler
  • Selected for HESSI and Ultra Long Duration Balloon (ULDB) flights

Photo of 2 Sunpower M77 Coolers

Larger Versions of the 2 Sunpower Coolers

• Sunpower Photo, size 320 x 200

• Sunpower Photo, size 640 x 400

Phoot of Sunpower Coolers in Testbed

Multiple cooler testbed with five Sunpower coolers. Coolers are in 6-axis dynamometers.

Larger Versions of Testbed Photo

• Sunpower Coolers in Testbed, size 320 x 200

• Sunpower Coolers in Testbed, size 640 x 400

Return links:

• GSFC Coolers Page
• Cooler Types (large, miniature, and vibration free.)
• Cryogenics & Fluids Home Page
• How to contact us.

Curator: Mark O. Kimball NASA Official: Eric A. Silk Last Updated: 09/11/2014