Photophoretic propulsion enabling mesosphere exploration
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K0051
- Awardee
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The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania UEI GM1XX56LEP58
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $553,821
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $554,820.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 65% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $553,821 |
About this award
The University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $554.8K grant from NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program for research titled "Photophoretic Propulsion Enabling Mesosphere Exploration." This research grant, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2027, supports early-stage feasibility studies of visionary concepts that address national government and commercial aerospace goals. The NIAC Program solicits innovative concepts from any field of study that offers radical innovation potential, positioning this award within NASA's effort to develop transformative aerospace technologies. The work will be performed at the University of Pennsylvania's Philadelphia campus, with no set-aside designation applied, indicating open competition for this award.
As a leading private research university with extensive federal contracting experience, the University of Pennsylvania brings substantial research capabilities to this investigation of photophoretic propulsion systems for mesosphere exploration. The institution maintains a robust portfolio of federal grants and contracts spanning biomedical sciences, engineering, and environmental research, with particular strength in advanced research initiatives. This NIAC award aligns with the university's demonstrated capacity to conduct cutting-edge research and development across multiple scientific disciplines in partnership with federal agencies pursuing critical innovation objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K0051?
80NSSC25K0051 was awarded to The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K0051 worth?
The government has obligated $553,821 on 80NSSC25K0051. Its current value, with exercised options, is $554,820.
Was contract 80NSSC25K0051 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K0051 was full and open competition.
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