The recent results from the dawn mission suggested that ceres is an aqueously altered cryovolcanic world, maybe an ocean world that is similar to some outer solar system ICY satellites in geology,…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1017
- Awardee
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Planetary Science Institute UEI Q7KKMKT2ANN7 Part of Planetary Science Institute
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $475,804
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $475,804.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $189,480 | |
| Funding Only Action | $151,979 | |
| Original award | $134,345 |
About this award
This is a $475,804 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Planetary Science Institute, a nonprofit research organization. The grant supports research to characterize the spectral light-scattering properties of three geologically young features on the dwarf planet Ceres - Occator Crater, Ahuna Mons, and Haulani Crater. The goal is to better understand the cryovolcanic, cryomagmatic, and diapiric processes on Ceres, based on data from the Dawn mission. This research grant does not have a set-aside designation. Planetary Science Institute frequently conducts planetary science research, including data analysis, modeling, and mission support, through prime contracts and grants from NASA and other federal agencies.
Description
The recent results from the dawn mission suggested that ceres is an aqueously altered cryovolcanic world, maybe an ocean world that is similar to some outer solar system ICY satellites in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and mineralogy. Three geologically young features, namely occator crater (and the cerealia and vinalia faculae inside IT), ahuna mons, and haulani crater, are identified to have high scientific values to understanding endogenic processes, such as cryovolcanism on ceres. They all preserve the cryovolcanic and impact signatures, host several types of ICE-related landforms, and have good data coverage and the highest resolution dawn images. This proposal will characterize the spectral light-scattering properties of those three regions, aiming to better understanding the cryovolcanic, cryomagmatic, and diapiric processes on ceres.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1017?
80NSSC21K1017 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 6, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1017 worth?
The government has obligated $475,804 on 80NSSC21K1017.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1017 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1017 was full and open competition.
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