The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $127,253 Cooperative Agreement to Other Orb LLC, doing business as Other Orb Consulting, under the Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 43.008). The award, effective May 1, 2024, is for the "COMMUNITY BASED CULTURALLY BASED DUAL LEARNING CB2DL NASA PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES FOR INFORMAL STEM LEARNING" project, with a performance period ending on April 30, 2028.
The grant supports Other Orb LLC's efforts to develop partnerships with indigenous communities and deliver informal STEM learning opportunities. The company's expertise in scientific consulting, educational outreach, and specialized technical services for space-related projects aligns with NASA's objectives to engage diverse student populations and strengthen research capabilities in STEM fields. Additionally, Other Orb LLC has received sub-awards from the SETI Institute to support NASA's lunar exploration initiatives, contributing to software development, data processing, and terrain modeling for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission.
Generated 3/4/25, 8:14 AM