Texas Space Commission Awards Grant to Fluxworks Inc.

Austin, TX - The Texas Space Commission (TSC) announced a Space Exploration & Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF) grant of up to $347,000 has been awarded to Fluxworks Inc. for its “Noncontact Magnetic Gear in Microgravity” project. 

This project intends to advance breakthrough technology designed for powering spacecraft and orbital platforms. Based in Conroe, Fluxworks develops high-efficiency, noncontact magnetic gear systems that reduce wear and increase reliability as well as improve performance in demanding environments. This project will also provide critical data for applications in satellites, space stations, and deep-space exploration vehicles. 

The project timeline is set to take place over two years. The objectives included with this grant agreement are: 

• Microgravity Research for Versatile Investigations (MaRVIn) platform: May 2025 – November 2025; 
• Science Tray Assembly (STA): December 2025 – May 2026; 
• Secure Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR): June 2026 – December 2026; 

These milestones will enable Fluxworks to demonstrate the viability of noncontact magnetic gearing for space applications. The SEARF grant will reimburse Fluxworks for eligible expenditures, such as equipment, research and development, salaries, and other direct costs associated with the project

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About Fluxworks, Inc. 
FluxWorks, Inc. is a Texas-based small business, founded in 2021 that seeks to commercialize multiple magnetic gear technologies developed at Texas A&M University. FluxWorks offers engineering integrations, research, and design services to support various motion control needs. Learn more.

About the Texas Space Commission
Established by the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023 through House Bill 3447, authored by Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., the Texas Space Commission advances innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace to strengthen the state’s proven leadership across civil, commercial, and military domains. To date, the total appropriation made by the Legislature for the SEARF Trust is $450 million. Learn more.

Contact
To submit a media inquiry to the Texas Space Commission, please send an email to TSCPressInquiries@space.texas.gov.