The lunar polar mining outpost (lpmo) is a breakthrough mission architecture that promises to greatly reduce the cost of human exploration and industrialization of the moon.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1027
- Awardee
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Trans Astronautica Corporation UEI S463GJG7XJN3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $499,224
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $499,224.00 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
- Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $249,224 | |
| Original award | $250,000 |
About this award
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a grant for research to Trans Astronautica Corporation (Transastra) for the Lunar Polar Mining Outpost (LPMO) mission architecture. The $499,224 grant, awarded on June 1, 2020, aims to reduce the cost of human exploration and industrialization of the Moon. Transastra is a self-certified small disadvantaged business and manufacturer that has previously provided research and prototype development for NASA and the Department of the Air Force, including work related to orbital logistics, space resources, and sustainable lunar power infrastructure. This grant is part of NASA's efforts to transform future space missions and ensure American leadership in space through innovative concepts for affordable lunar resource extraction.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1027?
80NSSC20K1027 was awarded to Trans Astronautica Corporation by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 1, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1027 worth?
The government has obligated $499,224 on 80NSSC20K1027.
Was contract 80NSSC20K1027 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1027 was full and open competition.
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