Grant For Research 80NSSC24K0321
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- This is a $449,663 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Honeybee Robotics LLC, a manufacturer of advanced robotic and spacecraft systems. The award is for a balanced science program focused on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, Lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The work will participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's Exploration Initiative, advancing discovery in emerging fields and developing a directorate-wide, target-user focused...
- This federal contract award was granted by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to Honeybee Robotics LLC, a for-profit limited liability company in Longmont, Colorado. The $2,995,922 grant is for research related to the ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) funding opportunity, which aims to execute a balanced science program, participate in the agency's exploration initiative, and advance discovery in emerging fields. The contract is not set aside for any specific...
- This is a $500,000.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to Honeybee Robotics, Ltd., a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. The grant is for a research project to increase the fidelity of lunar surface testing for sample collection. Honeybee Robotics will work with Masten Space Systems to mimic the expected plume effects from landing on the Moon, using existing PlanetVac hardware and developing test methodologies to...
- This contract award is for field testing of honeybee robotics systems from Honeybee Robotics LLC, a technology and product development company specializing in advanced robotic and spacecraft systems. The contract, valued at $73,120.00, was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2024. This contract does not have a set-aside designation,...
- This is a $562,665 grant award to Honeybee Robotics LLC, a specialized manufacturer of advanced robotic and spacecraft systems located in Longmont, Colorado. The grant was awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and direction from Congress. The grant focuses on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, as well as advancing discovery...
- This federal contract award is for the "LUNAR WEATHER ARRAY" project, a grant for research awarded to Honeybee Robotics LLC, a specialized manufacturer of advanced robotic and spacecraft systems based in Longmont, Colorado. The $3,137,978.00 contract was awarded on January 1, 2025 by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, with a completion date of December 31, 2027. Honeybee Robotics, a for-profit limited liability company and subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, has a...
- This is a $597,794 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. for research on near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) and their potential for commercialization in cislunar space. The award has a completion date of February 1, 2026. Honeybee Robotics is a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, which has a history of providing specialized ordnance products, engineering services, and advanced robotic systems to various U.S. government agencies...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $499,257.00 grant to Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. (doing business as Honeybee Robotics Craft Mechanisms), a for-profit subchapter S corporation, for the "PLANETVAC-XOMBIE2: HONEYBEE PLANETVAC ON THE MASTEN LUNAR LANDER" project. This grant, which does not have a set-aside designation, is for research and development related to space exploration, including the design of drilling systems and probes for subsurface exploration...
- This is a $368,737 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Honeybee Robotics, Ltd. to develop an in-flight and in-situ microbial sterilization system using UV LEDs and heaters. The system is intended to prevent recontamination and cross-contamination during space missions. Honeybee Robotics is a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, which has a history of providing ordnance products, engineering services, and advanced robotic systems to the U.S. federal...
- This $213,553.99 federal contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Honeybee Robotics, Ltd., a for-profit subchapter S corporation, on January 4, 2021. The contract supports research and development of autonomous robotic systems for surface exploration of ocean worlds such as Europa, Enceladus, and Titan. This work aims to address the unique and challenging requirements for robotic landers on these destinations. Honeybee Robotics has a history of...
This federal contract award, valued at $488,734.00, was granted by the Shared Services Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Honeybee Robotics LLC, a technology and product development company specializing in advanced robotic and spacecraft systems. The contract is for a research grant titled "IMPACT OF RAPID HIGH HEAT AND SPACE CONDITIONS ON PROLIFERATION AND INACTIVATION OF SELF PERPETUATING BIOMOLECULAR ASSEMBLIES," which will contribute to understanding the effects of extreme space environments on biological materials. Honeybee Robotics has a history of securing federal contract awards and grants from various NASA centers, including the development of critical components and systems for space exploration missions, such as the Lunar Array Mast and Power System (LAMPS) and the Sample Acquisition at Mars (SAM) Suite Investigation. This contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating Honeybee Robotics' competitive position in the space technology sector.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $192.7k | 9/15/25 | ||
| P00003 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 6/5/25 | |
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| Not listed | $149.0k | 2/19/25 | ||
| P00002 | Funding Only Action | $149.0k | 2/19/25 |