Grant For Research 80NSSC25K0071
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- 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...
- 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...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $75,000 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center. The award, made on August 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2026, requires SAO to execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a $723,441 research grant from a civilian federal agency effective January 1, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2027. This award carries no set-aside designation and supports a balanced science program aligned with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine guidance, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The...
- The Smithsonian Institution, through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a research grant award valued at $78,281 from a civilian federal agency with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2026. The grant supports execution of a balanced science program guided by discipline-specific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, in alignment with administration priorities and congressional...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, received a $460,437 research grant award effective January 1, 2021, with completion targeted for December 31, 2026. This grant supports a multi-year ground-based observational project focused on Solar System observations, consistent with SAO's extensive portfolio of federally-funded astrophysical research. The work will be performed at SAO's primary facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating as the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $388,373 grant for research by a civilian federal agency through its Shared Services Center. The award, effective November 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2027, supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a $74,450 research grant award from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on December 24, 2025. This non-set-aside grant supports the execution of a balanced science program guided by discipline-specific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, as well as administration priorities and congressional...
- The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), operating as a division of the Smithsonian Institution and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $172,405 research grant by a civilian federal agency to execute a balanced science program studying "The Progenitor and Explosion Properties of G292.0+1.8." This competitive award, with no set-aside designation, was issued on February 20, 2025, and is scheduled for completion by February 19, 2027. The grant supports...
- The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), operating as a child entity under the Smithsonian Institution, was awarded a $119,973.98 research grant by a civilian federal agency on August 30, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of August 29, 2026. This research grant, with no set-aside designation, supports a scientific monitoring program focused on LMC X-3, a persistent soft black hole X-ray binary system. The project will employ X-ray polarimetric observations across a months-long...
The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, was awarded a $18,684 research grant by a civilian federal agency on June 1, 2025, to develop replicating epoxy optical surfaces on ceramic shells for producing high-angular resolution, lightweight full-shell X-ray optics. The grant, which carries no set-aside designation, reflects SAO's competitive technical capabilities and established expertise in advanced astronomical instrumentation development. Work will be performed at the awardee's Cambridge, Massachusetts location, with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2027. This research grant supports SAO's ongoing mission to advance X-ray optics technology through innovative materials and manufacturing approaches. The project aligns with SAO's historical portfolio of developing sophisticated instrumentation and scientific equipment for federal agencies, particularly in support of space-based observatories and astrophysical research initiatives. The relatively modest award value suggests this represents a focused research effort, potentially serving as a proof-of-concept or component development phase for broader optical system advancement within the X-ray astronomy domain.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $9.1k | 7/31/25 | ||
| Not listed | Not listed | $9.1k | 7/31/25 |