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.…

This is a $107,965 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) for a research project titled "Execute a Balanced Science Program". The award is not set aside for any specific business type.

The grant aims to support UMD in executing a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The university will participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. UMD will also work to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. Additionally, the university will develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

This award is part of a larger NASA contract vehicle, and UMD has demonstrated extensive capabilities in developing advanced technologies and conducting complex technical research for various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

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 agencys 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.