We are proposing to exploit (in an innovative way) existing, readily available, GNC sensors for the purpose of precision lunar landing. Majority of previous lunar lander concepts with the…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX09CA12C
- Awardee
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Stellar Exploration Inc. UEI DS6CLR81N8N4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $599,976
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $599,976.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Ames Research Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $99,999 | |
| Funding Only Action | $149,977 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Original award | $150,000 |
Description
We are proposing to exploit (in an innovative way) existing, readily available, GNC sensors for the purpose of precision lunar landing. Majority of previous lunar lander concepts with the precision/pinpoint landing capability required expensive and risky development of new GNC and landing sensors (scanning lidars, multi-beam MM-WW radar, etc.). Our proposed alternative consists solely of existing and low-cost sensors that synergistically leverage each capability and compensate for individual sensor weaknesses. For example, we can use a simple single-beam low-frequency radar altimeter (available at low-cost off-the-shelf, and proven on several mars lander missions). The low-frequency radar can meet the maximum slant range requirements much easier than the MM-wave sensor but IT does not have the adequate multiple narrow beam capability of the apollo LM or viking lander radar. However, the optical descent imaging measurement (using dsmac-type sensor) can supplement the single beam radar measurement and obtain the same information about the complete state vector. There are several similar concepts implemented in this sensor suite of complementing strengths and weakness of individual sensors.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX09CA12C?
NNX09CA12C was awarded to Stellar Exploration Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 25, 2009.
How much is contract NNX09CA12C worth?
The government has obligated $599,976 on NNX09CA12C.
Which agency awarded contract NNX09CA12C?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX09CA12C, with funding from Ames Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX09CA12C competed?
The extent of competition for NNX09CA12C was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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