Goal: we propose to develop a novel ultraviolet (UV) instrument, compatible with a cubesat spacecraft, that uses a delta-doped electron multiplying CCD (emccd) camera system designed to measure…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0802
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $919,180
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $919,179.78 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Glenn Research 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
- Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$1,391 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $142,629 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$141,362 | |
| Funding Only Action | $150,000 | |
| Original award | $769,304 |
About this award
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) was awarded a $919,179.78 research grant by NASA's Glenn Research Center on March 30, 2021, to develop a novel ultraviolet instrument compatible with CubeSat spacecraft technology. The project focuses on designing a delta-doped electron multiplying charge-coupled device (EMCCD) camera system capable of measuring nighttime lower thermospheric nitric oxide emissions at 215 nanometers wavelength. This grant supports space research and development services and represents Virginia Tech's continued expertise in advanced aerospace instrumentation and scientific payload development. The award carries no set-aside designation and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2024, with performance of work conducted at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg, Virginia campus.
This contract aligns with NASA's broader initiatives in atmospheric and ionospheric research, leveraging small satellite platforms to gather critical scientific data on upper atmospheric composition and dynamics. The development of compact UV instrumentation for CubeSat deployment addresses the agency's goals of enabling cost-effective space science missions while expanding measurement capabilities for understanding thermospheric processes. Virginia Tech's selection reflects the university's substantial track record as a premier research institution with demonstrated capabilities in engineering, scientific instrumentation, and space technology development across multiple federal agencies.
Description
Goal: we propose to develop a novel ultraviolet (UV) instrument, compatible with a cubesat spacecraft, that uses a delta-doped electron multiplying CCD (emccd) camera system designed to measure nighttime lower thermospheric nitric oxide at 215 NM.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0802?
80NSSC21K0802 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 30, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0802 worth?
The government has obligated $919,180 on 80NSSC21K0802.
Which agency awarded contract 80NSSC21K0802?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded 80NSSC21K0802, with funding from Glenn Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract 80NSSC21K0802 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0802 was full and open competition.
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