Quantifying the effects of space debris reentry on the atmosphere in the ERA of mega-constellations (HELIO21) (student: jose pedro DE sousa ferreira)
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC22K1867
- Awardee
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University Of Southern California UEI G88KLJR3KYT5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $150,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $150,000.00 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
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Dockweiler, CA 90007, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Original award | $50,000 |
About this award
The University of Southern California received a $150,000 grant award effective January 1, 2023, to support research titled "Quantifying the Effects of Space Debris Reentry on the Atmosphere in the Era of Mega-Constellations (HELIO21)," with student Jose Pedro de Sousa Ferreira as the principal investigator. The research addresses the environmental impacts of exponential growth in commercial space infrastructure, particularly mega-constellations of satellites such as SpaceX's Starlink that are increasingly populating low Earth orbit. The grant is administered through USC's Department of Contracts and Grants and is scheduled for completion by August 11, 2026. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, indicating open competition among eligible vendors.
This civilian-funded research grant was awarded by a federal agency's Shared Services Center and will be performed at USC's location in Dockweiler, California. The award represents USC's continued engagement in space and atmospheric science research, complementing the university's extensive portfolio of federal research contracts and grants across defense, health sciences, environmental research, and basic science domains. As a premier research institution with significant experience managing federal funding relationships, USC leverages its multidisciplinary research capabilities to investigate critical scientific questions regarding the sustainability of orbital environments in an era of rapidly expanding satellite constellation operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC22K1867?
80NSSC22K1867 was awarded to University Of Southern California by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC22K1867 worth?
The government has obligated $150,000 on 80NSSC22K1867.
Was contract 80NSSC22K1867 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC22K1867 was full and open competition.
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