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.…

Cornell University received a $631,485 research grant from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. The award supports execution of a balanced science program aligned with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine guidance and congressional direction. Cornell will serve as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, conducting scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while advancing discovery in emerging cross-disciplinary fields. The work also encompasses development of directorate-wide, target-user focused applied programs in Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

Performance will be conducted at Cornell's Office of Sponsored Programs in Ithaca, New York. No set-aside designation applies to this award. This grant represents one element of Cornell University's substantial federal research portfolio, which includes significant investments from NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, and other civilian and defense agencies across diverse scientific and engineering disciplines. Cornell's established expertise in space science, Earth observation, and advanced research administration positions the institution to deliver the integrated scientific and applied research objectives outlined in this award.

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.