Studying the dynamics of saturn's relatively deep atmosphere via cassini/vims observations
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0479
- Awardee
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University Of Houston System UEI QKWEF8XLMTT3 Part of University Of Houston System
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $358,889
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $358,889.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Houston, TX 77004, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $115,415 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $115,241 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $128,233 |
About this award
The University of Houston System has been awarded a $358,889 grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research on Saturn's atmospheric dynamics through analysis of Cassini/Vims (Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer) observations. The work, which commenced on March 18, 2020 and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026, will be performed at the University of Houston's facilities in Houston, Texas. This grant represents a straightforward research award with no set-aside designation and reflects NASA's continued investment in planetary science research utilizing data from the agency's completed Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn.
The University of Houston System, a prominent Hispanic Serving Institution, is well-positioned to execute this scientific research given its extensive portfolio of federal awards and demonstrated expertise in space science and advanced research. As the prime recipient of this grant, the university will contribute to NASA's planetary science objectives by analyzing existing Cassini/Vims datasets to enhance understanding of Saturn's atmospheric structure and behavior. This type of archival data analysis research leverages previously collected spacecraft observations to generate new scientific insights, representing an efficient use of NASA resources and supporting the agency's broader mission to advance planetary science knowledge.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0479?
80NSSC20K0479 was awarded to University Of Houston System by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 18, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0479 worth?
The government has obligated $358,889 on 80NSSC20K0479.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0479 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0479 was full and open competition.
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