The objective of the proposed research is to characterize the electron energy distribution function at the inner front pole cover of a magnetically shielded hall-effect thruster with a centrally…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K1224
- Awardee
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Georgia TECH Research Corp UEI EMW9FC8J3HN4
- Awarding agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $294,264
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $294,264.13 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Shared Services Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$12,684 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $48,856 | |
| Funding Only Action | $24,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $78,034 | |
| Funding Only Action | $78,034 | |
| Original award | $78,024 |
About this award
Georgia TECH Research Corp, through its Office of Sponsored Programs, was awarded a civilian research grant valued at $294,264.13 on August 15, 2020, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2024. The grant supports fundamental research to characterize the electron energy distribution function at the inner front pole cover of a magnetically shielded Hall-effect thruster equipped with a centrally mounted cathode using laser Thomson scattering diagnostics. This work will be performed in Atlanta, Georgia, and represents an uncompeted grant award with no set-aside designation applied.
The research addresses critical plasma physics and propulsion technology challenges relevant to advanced spacecraft propulsion systems. Georgia TECH Research Corp, a non-profit research organization affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology, maintains extensive federal contracting capabilities across scientific and engineering domains, including prior work with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense. The organization's demonstrated expertise in advanced diagnostics, computational modeling, and fundamental physics research positions it well to deliver the technical insights necessary for characterizing electron behavior in electric propulsion devices, which has applications for next-generation space exploration and satellite systems.
Description
The objective of the proposed research is to characterize the electron energy distribution function at the inner front pole cover of a magnetically shielded hall-effect thruster with a centrally mounted cathode using laser thomson scattering (LTS). .
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K1224?
80NSSC20K1224 was awarded to Georgia TECH Research Corp by Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 15, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K1224 worth?
The government has obligated $294,264 on 80NSSC20K1224.
Which agency awarded contract 80NSSC20K1224?
Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded 80NSSC20K1224, with funding from Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract 80NSSC20K1224 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K1224 was full and open competition.
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