Grant For Research 80NSSC19K0754
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- The University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research has been awarded a $163,232 grant for research on "A New Class of Bimodal NTP/NEP with a Wave Rotor Topping Cycle Enabling Fast Transit to Mars" by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center. This grant does not have a set-aside designation. UF, a major research institution, will conduct this cutting-edge research related to advanced propulsion systems for space exploration. The...
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, was awarded a $113,565.56 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on April 1, 2018 to conduct research on nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) technology. The goal of this research is to support NASA's plans for manned deep space missions in the 2030s, as NTP can provide high specific impulse and thrust, enabling reduced trip times beyond low Earth orbit. This grant is part of NASA's efforts to develop technologies that can expand...
- This is a $484,590 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Tennessee for research related to nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) systems. The purpose is to develop a viable fuel form that can withstand the extreme temperature and hydrogen environments required for NTP. The University of Tennessee, operating under the Board of Regents Tennessee, has extensive experience conducting scientific research and implementing initiatives for various...
- This federal contract award, with ID 80NSSC22K1229, was granted to the University of Florida (UF) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on July 1, 2022. The contract, valued at $98,934.61, is for a research grant to support the "Mesoscale Modeling of CerCer Fuel Materials for Space Nuclear Propulsion." This contract is not set-aside and is part of UF's extensive portfolio of federal research grants and contracts. As a major public land-grant research university,...
- This federal contract award to the University of Tennessee (UT) is intended to support the development of nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) technology. The goal is to identify and qualify nuclear fuel form properties through non-nuclear testing, which is essential for modeling fuel behavior and predicting performance. This work supports NASA's objective to expand human presence into the solar system, including a planned human mission to Mars in the 2030s. The $248,157.47 award, funded by NASA, is...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $249,967.57 training grant contract to the University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research. The contract is in response to NASA's Technology Roadmap TA-14.2.3 for thermal control systems and heat rejection in low-gravity conditions. The proposed research aims to develop a novel heat transfer mechanism utilizing Faraday instability to replace gravity-driven convection, with the goal of enhancing critical heat flux and...
- This is a grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the University of Florida (UF) for research on additive manufacturing of rocket engine components. The $336,000.00 grant does not have a set-aside designation and is intended to enhance manufacturing efficiency for both NASA and the broader aerospace manufacturing community. UF, a prominent public research university and 1862 land-grant institution, has extensive expertise in...
- The University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research has been awarded a $336,000.00 grant from the Shared Services Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for "Controlled Therapeutic Biomanufacturing for Deep Space Missions". The grant, which runs from August 15, 2023 to August 14, 2027, will support UF's research and development efforts in the area of advanced biomanufacturing technologies for use in deep space exploration. As a top-tier public...
- The University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research has been awarded a $292,966.00 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to research and develop innovative solutions for shielding against thermal neutron radiation in aerospace environments. This research aims to address critical challenges posed by neutron radiation in areas such as fission surface power, extraterrestrial habitats, and high-altitude aviation. The grant does not have a set-aside...
- This is a $942,646 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research. The grant is for a research project to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. This grant does not have a set-aside designation. UF is a prominent public research university and...
This is a $327,486.78 grant awarded by NASA to the University of Florida's Division of Sponsored Research for research on nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) for space exploration. The project aims to develop multiscale modeling tools to predict the performance of NTP fuel, focusing on the fuel loss model for UO2 cermet fuel that will be extended to UN fuel. This is part of NASA's broader NTP project, which is exploring the feasibility and affordability of NTP engines for missions to Mars and beyond. The grant does not have a set-aside designation, as the University of Florida is able to compete for and win federal contracts and grants based on its extensive research capabilities across various disciplines. The University of Florida holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for providing research services related to animal and animal replacement models for evaluating countermeasures against infectious diseases.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| P00006 | Funding Only Action | ($23k) | 3/12/25 | |
| Not listed | ($23k) | 3/12/25 | ||
| P00005 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 9/12/23 | |
| Not listed | $0 | 9/12/23 | ||
| Not listed | $125.0k | 7/25/22 |