NASA Has Awarded Contracts for Massive Liquid Hydrogen Supplies Worth $147.2 Million
In a major development, NASA has selected two companies - Plug Power, Inc., of Slingerlands, New York, and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., of Allentown, Pennsylvania - to supply up to 36.9 million pounds of liquid hydrogen over the next few years.
The contracts, valued at approximately $147.2 million, are for a period of two years with three one-year options to extend them until November 30, 2030. The awarding agencies will use this critical fuel in cryogenic rocket engines, where its unique properties play a key role in the development of aeronautics.
Air Products and Chemicals Inc., the larger recipient of liquid hydrogen supplies, stands to receive up to 36.5 million pounds at a maximum contract value of $144.4 million. The company's orders will cover NASA's facilities across Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Meanwhile, Plug Power, Inc. is set to deliver up to approximately 480,000 pounds of the commodity to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Ohio and Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, at a maximum contract value of $2.8 million.
The awarding process marks an important milestone for these companies and highlights NASA's focus on long-term liquid hydrogen supplies.
In a major development, NASA has selected two companies - Plug Power, Inc., of Slingerlands, New York, and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., of Allentown, Pennsylvania - to supply up to 36.9 million pounds of liquid hydrogen over the next few years.
The contracts, valued at approximately $147.2 million, are for a period of two years with three one-year options to extend them until November 30, 2030. The awarding agencies will use this critical fuel in cryogenic rocket engines, where its unique properties play a key role in the development of aeronautics.
Air Products and Chemicals Inc., the larger recipient of liquid hydrogen supplies, stands to receive up to 36.5 million pounds at a maximum contract value of $144.4 million. The company's orders will cover NASA's facilities across Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Meanwhile, Plug Power, Inc. is set to deliver up to approximately 480,000 pounds of the commodity to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Ohio and Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, at a maximum contract value of $2.8 million.
The awarding process marks an important milestone for these companies and highlights NASA's focus on long-term liquid hydrogen supplies.
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's cool that NASA is investing in this tech and all, but $147.2 million is a pretty penny 
. Can't they just explore other options? Like, have you seen the prices of hydrogen fuel cells lately? They're through the roof! 
It feels like we're just throwing money at a problem rather than really solving it 
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I'm low-key hyped that Plug Power, Inc. is gonna get some serious cash to deliver that hydrogen to NASA's facilities in Ohio. $2.8 million is no joke 
? anyway, looks like plug power and air products are the big winners here 
and i wonder what kinda tech is gonna make these rockets go really far in the next few years 
I'm not sure what to think about this news 
... still, I guess it's a step in the right direction towards making space travel more accessible and sustainable 
This is awesome news! I'm loving how NASA is investing in sustainable energy sources like liquid hydrogen. It's going to be super cool to see how this tech helps us explore space even cleaner 
And I think it's great that there are companies like Plug Power and Air Products working together with NASA - it's all about innovation and progress, right? 
! Plug Power and Air Products are gonna be making some serious cash, like $147.2 million serious 
. Can you even imagine the rockets that'll be fueled by this? It's massive for the future of space exploration and a major win for NASA 
. More liquid hydrogen means more efficient engines, which is a big deal for aeronautics... can't wait to see what the future holds!
I MEAN, WHO KNOWS WHAT KIND OF INNOVATIONS WILL COME OUT OF THIS?! MAYBE WE'LL SEE SOME REALLY COOL NEW TECHNOLOGY SOON!!! 
i mean who wouldn't want to explore space with a clean and efficient fuel source? anyway, i was thinking about this the other day... 
lolol, what's up with that? anyway, so nasa is getting a lot of liquid hydrogen and i think it's kinda cool cuz rockets are way more efficient when they have this stuff... dont really know how its gonna affect space travel tho 
. It's not just about getting from point A to point B, but about exploring the unknown and expanding humanity's presence in space.
. Plus, with all the advancements in space tech, we're also getting some awesome spin-off benefits like more efficient power for our daily lives... not to mention the potential for new industries and jobs 
. It's amazing what kinda progress is being made behind the scenes 
Just got the news that NASA is locking down massive liquid hydrogen supplies... this feels like it's gonna be a huge step for their space program 
. At least they're trying to get ahead with the tech though