22-XRP22_2-0074, venus as an exoplanet: constructing a venus transmission spectrum from venus express solar occultation measurements
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0264
- Awardee
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The Johns Hopkins University UEI FTMTDMBR29C7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $319,610
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $319,610.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% 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
- Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $163,913 | |
| Original award | $155,697 |
About this award
The Johns Hopkins University has been awarded a $319,610 research grant (Award 22-XRP22_2-0074) by a civilian federal agency to construct a Venus transmission spectrum utilizing solar occultation measurements from the Venus Express spacecraft. The project, which commenced on January 1, 2023 and will conclude on December 31, 2026, represents a non-set-aside competitive award focused on advancing exoplanet research methodologies. Work will be performed at Johns Hopkins' Baltimore, Maryland campus, leveraging the institution's extensive expertise in space science and planetary research.
This grant supports fundamental scientific investigation into Venus's atmospheric characteristics through remote sensing techniques, contributing to broader understanding of exoplanet detection and characterization. Johns Hopkins University, as a leading federal research institution with substantial involvement in NASA-sponsored space exploration and astrophysics research, is well-positioned to execute this sophisticated analysis of archived Venus Express data. The project aligns with the university's demonstrated capabilities in planetary science research and reflects ongoing federal investment in enhancing methodologies for studying planetary atmospheres relevant to exoplanet discovery missions.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0264?
80NSSC23K0264 was awarded to The Johns Hopkins University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0264 worth?
The government has obligated $319,610 on 80NSSC23K0264.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0264 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0264 was full and open competition.
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