Cooperative Agreement 2151548
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
New Iridium, Inc. (CD43MSX5VM25)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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