Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0539
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- This is a $850,195.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, for a project titled "LABORATORY XUV SPECTROSCOPY: INCREASING THE SCIENTIFIC RETURN OF SOLAR MISSIONS". The grant, which does not have a set-aside designation, is for research and will run from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2027. SAO is a non-profit research and educational organization that...
- This federal contract award, with ID 80NSSC22K0729, was granted to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division. The $1,171,584.00 grant is for research on X-ray optics, a critical component for future X-ray astronomy missions. The contract, which has no set-aside designation, is a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Smithsonian Institution frequently collaborates with universities and other institutions as a prime...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, was awarded a $727,026 research grant on October 7, 2024, to develop powerful X-ray diagnostics capabilities for the next generation of major astronomical observatories. This civilian research grant, designated 23-ADSPS23-0047, extends through October 6, 2027, and will be performed at SAO's Cambridge, Massachusetts facility. The award supports SAO's core mission of advancing astronomical...
- This is a $119,556.10 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a non-profit research organization, for a project titled "ORIGIN OF BROAD FE KA LINES IN GX 340+0". The grant is for research related to the observation and study of astronomical phenomena, with a performance period ending on February 12, 2026. The Smithsonian Institution, through its SAO division, is a leading...
- The Smithsonian Institution, through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, was awarded a $198,237.32 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and direction from Congress. The award, which has an ultimate completion date of June 23, 2026, is a grant for research and does not have a set-aside...
- The Smithsonian Institution, through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, has been awarded a $174,617.41 grant (Contract #80NSSC22K0838) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research on the "ION STRAHL AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO SOLAR WIND ENERGIZATION IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOLAR WIND NEAR THE SUN". This grant, which does not have a set-aside designation, will support SAO's scientific research and development activities in areas...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), was awarded an $90,000 research grant by a civilian federal agency effective August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2026. This grant supports SAO's participation as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The award also encompasses the execution of a balanced science program aligned with...
- This is a grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, for a project titled "Accurate High-Resolution Spectroscopic Reference Parameters Are Crucial When Interpreting Planetary Spectra Recorded With Groundbased and Satellite-Based Spectrometers, Including Those on Board Numerous Past, Current and Future Space Missions." The award, valued at...
- This is a federal grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution. The $334,363.00 grant is for a research project titled "The Protoplanetary Disk--Debris Disk Connection", with a period of performance ending on January 15, 2027. SAO, a non-profit research and educational organization, has extensive experience conducting scientific research and providing technical...
- This federal contract award, valued at $337,058.00, was granted to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research on using observations of gravitational lenses to elucidate parsec-scale X-ray optical structure in the cores of distant quasars. The award, which does not have a set-aside designation, is a grant for research with a completion date of January 30, 2026. The Smithsonian...
This federal contract award to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, is aimed at advancing the capability of diffraction gratings for high-resolution imaging spectroscopy in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and soft X-ray wavelength range of 0.1-20 nanometers. The $94,488.00 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will support research and development to address key science goals related to understanding the solar atmosphere and the effects of solar eruptive events on the heliosphere. This work is not associated with a set-aside designation. As a leading provider of scientific research and instrumentation to federal agencies like NASA, the SAO frequently collaborates with universities on projects to support various space exploration and Earth science missions.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $30.0k | 4/15/20 | ||
| P00002 | Funding Only Action | $30.0k | 4/15/20 | |
| P00001 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 10/4/19 | |
| Not listed | $0 | 10/4/19 | ||
| Not listed | $42.8k | 8/30/17 |