Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress.…

Purdue University has been awarded a $70,053 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, with an ultimate completion date of May 22, 2028. The grant supports a balanced science program that aligns with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The work will be performed in West Lafayette, Indiana, and encompasses participation in the agency's exploration initiative focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while advancing discovery in emerging cross-disciplinary fields. This award was made without set-aside designation, reflecting Purdue's competitive standing in open federal procurement processes.

The grant also emphasizes the development of a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. As a prominent land-grant research institution with demonstrated federal contracting capabilities, Purdue brings substantial expertise in aerospace, advanced technologies, and interdisciplinary research to support these national objectives. The university's experience across multiple federal agencies and research domains positions it to effectively execute this comprehensive science program addressing critical space exploration and Earth science priorities.

Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress. Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency s exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the moon, lunar orbit, mars, and beyond. Advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness