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.…

Georgia TECH Research Corp, through its Office of Sponsored Programs, has been awarded a $503,818 research grant by the National Science Foundation to conduct scientific research on the surface properties of Venus' highlands and impact craters using Magellan altimetry data. The grant, issued on October 18, 2024, is classified as a non-competed award with no set-aside designation and will be performed in Atlanta, Georgia, with a completion target of October 17, 2027. This research aligns with the NSF's broader initiative to execute a balanced science program informed by National Academies guidance and to advance discovery in emerging fields while supporting the agency's exploration initiatives focused on planetary science research.

The project represents Georgia TECH Research Corp's ongoing participation in federally funded planetary science research, building on the institution's extensive track record of delivering advanced research and technical services across multiple scientific domains. As a non-profit research organization affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology, the entity brings significant capabilities in materials science, engineering, and computational modeling to this Venus-focused investigation, which will contribute to broader understanding of planetary geology and surface characteristics in support of future exploration objectives.

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.