Lithium-ion space battery technology development and infusion

Since the late 1960´s, ABSL Space Products (ABSL) has consistently demonstrated its capabilities in the field of space. ¹²ABSL is the leading supplier of Lithium-ion batteries to the space industry with more than 22,000 cell years of in-orbit performance without failure on more than sixty spacecraft and launch vehicles. ABSL continually scans new technologies for application in space environments. Recently, a new energy storage solution was identified that exhibited exceptional performance characteristics. An Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP) arose from NASA´s identification of a new commercial cell and partnered with ABSL to bring the space battery to market. Advancements made through the IPP project lead to developing a 270 volt battery solution for the Chariot Rover and on a 600 volt ground demonstration battery for a future man rated application. The cell assessment, testing and qualification process used during the IPP continues today for all of ABSL´s cell optimization studies and next generation cells selection/qualification.