Magnetohydrodynamic drive for hydrogen and oxygen production in mars transfer

Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action

Contract number
80NSSC24K0645
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$174,875

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$174,874.96 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
Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00001 -$120
Original award $174,995

About this award

Georgia TECH Research Corp (Office of Sponsored Programs) received a $174,874.96 grant award for research on a magnetohydrodynamic drive system designed to enable hydrogen and oxygen production during Mars transfer missions. The award, issued February 2, 2024, with completion targeted for February 1, 2025, supports advanced research and development activities at the contractor's Atlanta, Georgia facility. The contract utilized no set-aside designation, indicating open competition, and was funded through a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center. This research aligns with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's broader objectives for space technology development and in-situ resource utilization capabilities necessary for deep space exploration missions.

Georgia TECH Research Corp, operating as the research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology, brings substantial expertise to this project through its established track record in advanced materials science, engineering applications, and emerging space technologies. As a non-profit research entity and state institution of higher education, the organization has successfully executed numerous federal research contracts and grants across multiple agencies, including NASA, the Department of Energy, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This Mars transfer propulsion research represents the organization's continued contribution to national space exploration capabilities and reflects its capabilities in specialized engineering solutions for complex aerospace applications.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0645?

80NSSC24K0645 was awarded to Georgia TECH Research Corp by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 2, 2024.

How much is contract 80NSSC24K0645 worth?

The government has obligated $174,875 on 80NSSC24K0645.

Was contract 80NSSC24K0645 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0645 was full and open competition.

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