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Spinoff story
Space Program Pumps Up Turbomachinery
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
When NASA was looking for a low-cost solution to launch into orbit, Barber-Nichols of Arvada, Colorado, was subcontracted to build the turbopump for the Fastrac rocket engine at Marshall Space Flight Center. Using lessons learned from this program, the company now produces similar turbomachinery for commercial rockets and other applications on the ground.