The roses funding opportunity goals are: execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration…

This is a $63,767 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Appalachian State University, a public university in Boone, North Carolina. The grant is part of NASA's ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) funding opportunity, which aims to execute a balanced science program, support NASA's exploration initiatives, and advance discovery in emerging fields. The grant does not have a set-aside designation.

Appalachian State University, as the prime recipient, will provide research and development services to NASA across various technical areas, including lunar environment research, particle charging studies, and advanced scientific exploration. The university has a strong track record of executing federal contracts and grants, leveraging its expertise in fields such as atmospheric sciences, geosciences, biological sciences, and sustainable development. This award demonstrates Appalachian State University's capability to support NASA's research objectives and contribute to the agency's broader exploration and scientific initiatives.

The roses funding opportunity goals are: 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.