Quantifying and correcting for stellar contamination in transmission spectra is key to obtain robust measurements of exoplanet atmospheres. Here we propose to develop a comprehensive open-source model…

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Contract number
80NSSC21K1205
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$53,858

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$53,858.00 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
Not Competed Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

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Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00001 · Modeling stellar contamination in exoplanet transmission spectra $0
Original award $53,858

About this award

This $53,858 federal grant award to the SETI Institute, a non-profit scientific organization, was issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for a research project titled "Quantifying and Correcting for Stellar Contamination in Transmission Spectra is Key to Obtain Robust Measurements of Exoplanet Atmospheres." The grant will support the development of an open-source model to address the challenge of stellar contamination in observations of exoplanet atmospheres, which is key to obtaining accurate measurements. The SETI Institute, which specializes in astrobiology, planetary science, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, has held multiple contract and grant awards from NASA and the National Science Foundation for various research projects related to space exploration and astronomical observations. This grant award is not associated with a set-aside designation.

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Quantifying and correcting for stellar contamination in transmission spectra is key to obtain robust measurements of exoplanet atmospheres. Here we propose to develop a comprehensive open-source model for stellar contamination in exoplanet

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1205?

80NSSC21K1205 was awarded to Seti Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21K1205 worth?

The government has obligated $53,858 on 80NSSC21K1205.

Was contract 80NSSC21K1205 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1205 was not competed.

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