Grant For Research NNX17AE70G

This federal contract award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is for the development of a compact, high-resolution infrared spectrograph for spaceborne astronomical observations. The $398,438 grant was awarded to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to increase the technology readiness level of this spectrograph, which employs a germanium immersion grating. The goal is to enable high-spectral resolution mid-infrared spectroscopy capabilities that could support future space-based astronomy missions. The contract does not have a small business set-aside designation. UC Davis, a major public research university, frequently receives federal contracts and grants to conduct scientific research and provide specialized services across diverse fields. The award is part of UC Davis's broader efforts to support the federal government's space-based infrared astronomy program.