This program s goal is to fund a study of a notional low earth orbit, cubesat mission with the technical goal of observing high temporal resolution unresolved, disk-averaged light curves of the ICE…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K7403
- Awardee
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Cornell University UEI G56PUALJ3KT5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $50,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $50,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Ithaca, NY, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $50,000 |
About this award
Cornell University has been awarded a $50,000 research grant (24-NUP2024-0092) by a civilian federal agency to conduct a concept study on a notional low Earth orbit CubeSat mission designated "ARIA: Ice Giant Watchdog." The study will evaluate the technical feasibility of observing high temporal resolution, disk-averaged light curves of the ice giants and assess the scientific information content that such observations would yield. This research will inform future mission implementation decisions and is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2026. The work will be performed at Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs in Ithaca, New York, under a grant contract type with no set-aside designation.
This award represents a continuation of Cornell's extensive portfolio of federal research funding across multiple scientific domains. As a comprehensive research institution, Cornell regularly executes advanced research projects for agencies including NASA, NSF, DOE, and DOD through its Office of Sponsored Programs. The ice giant observation study aligns with broader national interests in planetary science and space exploration, supporting fundamental research that could advance future missions to the outer planets. The relatively modest ceiling value reflects the concept study phase of the project, which is typical for early-stage mission feasibility and assessment work prior to larger-scale development efforts.
Description
This program s goal is to fund a study of a notional low earth orbit, cubesat mission with the technical goal of observing high temporal resolution unresolved, disk-averaged light curves of the ICE giants, and assess the information content from such a missions observations. This would influence choices in implementing such a mission.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K7403?
80NSSC25K7403 was awarded to Cornell University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 15, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7403 worth?
The government has obligated $50,000 on 80NSSC25K7403.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7403 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7403 was not competed.
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