DARPA young faculty award 2026 D3 micropixel metasurfaces for lunar charge harvesting and dust neutralization

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
D26AC50026
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$249,999

Award facts

Assistance listing
12.910 Research and Technology Development
Completion date 5% complete
Place of performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA

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About this award

The Department of the Interior Departmental Offices Interior Business Center awarded a $249,999 cooperative agreement to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station on September 1, 2026, under the Research and Technology Development program (CFDA 12.910) to develop micropixel metasurfaces for lunar charge harvesting and dust neutralization.

The award funds research and development work performed at Texas A&M's primary location in College Station, Texas, extending through August 31, 2029. The cooperative agreement, designated D26AC50026, represents a DARPA Young Faculty Award supporting basic and applied research with potential military or dual-use application. Award decisions are based on competitive scientific review using evaluation criteria emphasizing overall scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to DARPA mission, offeror capabilities and experience, technology transition planning, and cost realism.

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Who received award D26AC50026?

D26AC50026 was awarded to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on September 1, 2026.

How much is award D26AC50026 worth?

$249,999 has been obligated on D26AC50026.

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