Swarming proxima centauri coherent picospacecraft swarms over interstellar distances
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0649
- Awardee
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Space Initiatives Inc. UEI KHBBGA8K7ED6
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $174,303
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $174,303.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Titusville, FL, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $174,303 |
About this award
Space Initiatives Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business, received a $174.3K grant award from NASA's Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) on April 1, 2024. The research grant supports theoretical modeling, simulations, and data analysis for the "Swarming Proxima Centauri Coherent Picospacecraft Swarms Over Interstellar Distances" project, which investigates the deployment of gram-scale miniaturized spacecraft propelled by laser light to study the Proxima Centauri system. The work is scheduled for completion by December 30, 2025, with performance conducted at the awardee's facility in Titusville, Florida. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.
This grant aligns with NASA's strategic objectives to advance scientific knowledge through space-based discoveries and technological innovation in astrophysics and interstellar exploration. Space Initiatives Inc. has demonstrated relevant expertise in advanced space technology research and development, including prior work on lunar surface navigation systems and miniaturized spacecraft technologies. The company's research on laser-propelled picospacecraft represents a potential pathway for achieving interstellar reconnaissance missions within the current century, supporting the agency's long-term exploration and discovery goals.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0649?
80NSSC24K0649 was awarded to Space Initiatives Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0649 worth?
The government has obligated $174,303 on 80NSSC24K0649.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0649 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0649 was full and open competition.
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