From antarctica to space: molecular response and physiological adaptation of moss to simulated deep space cosmic ionizing radiation and spaceflight microgravity.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K0208
- Awardee
-
Seti Institute UEI WKAUE7NHR4L1
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $770,669
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $770,669.00 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
- Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $170,724 | |
| Funding Only Action | $65,809 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $190,825 | |
| Original award | $243,311 |
About this award
The SETI Institute, a non-profit scientific research organization headquartered in Mountain View, California, has been awarded a $770,669 research grant by a federal agency to investigate the molecular response and physiological adaptation of moss to simulated deep space cosmic ionizing radiation and spaceflight microgravity. This project represents fundamental astrobiology research examining how organisms respond to the extreme environmental conditions encountered beyond Earth's protective atmosphere and gravitational field. The grant, issued on October 22, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of October 21, 2026, was awarded based on scientific merit without any socioeconomic set-aside designation. This work aligns with the SETI Institute's core mission of exploring the origin and nature of life in the universe through rigorous scientific inquiry.
The research will be conducted at the institute's Mountain View facility and contributes to broader understanding of biological adaptation in space environments—knowledge critical for assessing organism viability during long-duration spaceflight missions and informing planetary protection protocols. The SETI Institute's extensive experience in supporting NASA's scientific missions, combined with its expertise in astrobiology and space science research, positions it well to conduct this specialized investigation into cosmic radiation effects on biological systems. Findings from this study may have significant implications for understanding life's resilience in extreme conditions and informing strategies for protecting spacecraft and instruments during deep space exploration missions.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K0208?
80NSSC22K0208 was awarded to Seti Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 22, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K0208 worth?
The government has obligated $770,669 on 80NSSC22K0208.
Was contract 80NSSC22K0208 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K0208 was full and open competition.
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