24-KPLOPSEM24-0003, using kplo polcam multispectral polarimetric data to distinguish and characterize known and suspected lunar pyroclastic deposit
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K7917
- Awardee
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Space Science Institute UEI KCBXMSFGQGY3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $109,514
Award facts
- Contract value 46% obligated
- $237,800.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 49% 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
- Boulder, CO 80301, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $54,757 | |
| Original award | $54,757 |
About this award
Space Science Institute (SSI), a Boulder, Colorado-based non-profit research organization, received a $237.8K research grant (24-KPLOPSEM24-0003) from NASA's Shared Services Center, awarded May 1, 2025, with completion targeted for April 30, 2028. Under this contract, SSI will serve as a Participating Scientist, utilizing multispectral polarimetric data from the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) Wide-Field Polarimetric Camera (PolCam) to characterize known and suspected lunar pyroclastic deposits. The research objectives include expanding the polarimetric characterization of these deposits across a broader range of phase angles than previously acquired by the PolCam instrument, enabling more comprehensive understanding of their polarimetric response signatures.
In addition to refined characterization of established pyroclastic deposits, SSI will apply the derived polarimetric signatures to investigate several volcanic regions on the lunar surface that existing datasets suggest contain mantles chemically distinct from typical lunar regolith. The goal is to determine whether these areas can be classified as pyroclastic in origin based on their polarimetric properties. This contract represents a competitive, non-set-aside award and reflects SSI's established expertise in planetary science research, data analysis, and collaboration with NASA on lunar exploration initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K7917?
80NSSC25K7917 was awarded to Space Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7917 worth?
The government has obligated $109,514 on 80NSSC25K7917. Its current value, with exercised options, is $237,800.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7917 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7917 was not competed.
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