Magnetic investigation of an asteroid from submillimeter to kilometer scales

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC23K1267
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$769,925

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$769,925.00 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
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00002 $515,895
Other Administrative Action P00001 · As the first small body sample return mission to map the magnetic fields at the surface of an asteroid, HAYABUSA2 offers an unprecedented and historic… $0
Original award $254,030

About this award

This $769,925 federal grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) supports a research project titled "Magnetic Investigation of an Asteroid from Submillimeter to Kilometer Scales." The grant does not have a set-aside designation and aims to conduct scientific research on the magnetic properties of asteroids across various size scales. As a world-class research university, MIT frequently partners with federal agencies like NASA to advance cutting-edge research in fields like space technology, physics, and materials science. This grant-funded project likely aligns with NASA's broader goals of studying asteroids and planetary science to support future space exploration and discovery missions.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K1267?

80NSSC23K1267 was awarded to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2023.

How much is contract 80NSSC23K1267 worth?

The government has obligated $769,925 on 80NSSC23K1267.

Was contract 80NSSC23K1267 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K1267 was full and open competition.

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