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Technology Transfer Opportunity: Space Link Extension Return Channel Frames (SLE-RCF) Software Library (GSC-TOPS-72) RFP

Description: The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) employs many advanced innovations developed at Goddard and in collaboration with other organizations. The applications and benefits for these technologies are advantageous for many other industries as well. One of those technologies is the Space Link Extension Return Channel Frames (SLE-RCF) software library. This software library enables a mission control center to receive telemetry frames from a ground station. The technology implements the SLE-RCF protocol as defined by the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS). Software routines can be reused from mission to mission.

Buyer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal · DC, US
Released: Aug 24, 2026
Closes: Aug 24, 2027(292 days left)

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