Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0120
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- This is a $631,277 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) for a project titled "DATA DRIVEN INVESTIGATIONS OF CGI AS A STARLIGHT SUPPRESSION YARDSTICK." The grant is for research related to developing advanced coronagraph technologies for future exoplanet imaging space telescopes. AURA, which manages and operates major astronomical observatories and...
- This is a $1,892,356.00 grant awarded by the NASA Shared Services Center to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), doing business as the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), a non-profit organization. The grant is for developing laboratory-scale active segmented telescopes to enable the next stage of coronagraphic testbeds, which are critical for advancing exoplanet imaging capabilities for future space telescopes. AURA has extensive expertise in managing...
- This is a $560,138 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), a non-profit organization that operates major astronomical observatories and telescopes. The grant is for AURA to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and congressional direction. Key focus areas include scientific research related to the Moon, Mars, and...
- This is a $297,096 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), doing business as the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI). The grant is part of NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) funding opportunity, which aims to execute a balanced science program, participate in NASA's exploration initiatives, and advance discovery in emerging fields. The grant does not...
- This is a $313,651 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), doing business as the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI). The grant is for a research project titled "Laying the Foundation for a Comprehensive View of Transiting Exoplanets with the Galactic Bulge Survey." This grant does not have a set-aside designation. AURA is a non-profit organization that manages and...
- This is a $335,676 federal grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), a non-profit organization that manages astronomical observatories and telescopes. The grant is for research related to asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars during the final stages of stellar evolution. AURA has extensive experience conducting astronomical research and providing operations and management services for NASA...
- This is a $597,569 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), a non-profit organization. The grant is for a 3-year period from January 2025 to January 2028 and is not set aside. The grant requires AURA to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and congressional direction. AURA will participate as a key partner in NASA's...
- This is a $473,379 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), doing business as the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI). The grant is for AURA to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. AURA will participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's...
- The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), through its Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) division, received a $214,472 research grant award from NASA's Shared Services Center with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2026. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2025, supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,...
- This is a $196,299.00 grant for research awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), doing business as the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), a non-profit organization. The contract, titled "SPECTROSCOPIC PROBES OF QUANTITATIVE REIONIZATION," supports advanced astronomical research and scientific instrumentation development for space telescope missions. The award has an ultimate...
This is a $2,024,328.69 grant awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) to conduct research on high-performance coronagraph technology for future segmented space telescopes. The goal is to develop technology that can enable a statistically robust search for signs of life in the atmospheres of Earth-like exoplanets. This research effort builds on AURA's existing expertise in space-based astronomical research and instrumentation development. The grant does not have a set-aside designation, indicating open competition based on technical merit. AURA frequently collaborates with academic institutions and other prime contractors on advanced space telescope research for NASA.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | ($64) | 6/24/25 | ||
| P00007 | Funding Only Action | ($64) | 6/24/25 | |
| Not listed | $0 | 12/21/23 | ||
| P00006 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 12/21/23 | |
| P00005 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 1/4/23 |