Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences engineering and medicine administration priorities and direction from congress

This federal Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) provides funding of $291,190 to The University of Iowa to execute a balanced science program. The key products and services to be delivered include:

Conducting scientific research focused on exploration of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond as part of NASA's Exploration Initiative. Advancing discovery in emerging scientific fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. Developing a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs such as Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. The performance period for this award is from November 7, 2024 to January 5, 2028.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency S exploration initiative focusing on scientific research of on and from the moon lunar orbit mars and beyond. Advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines develop a directorate-wide target-user focused approach to applied programs including earth science applications space weather planetary defense and space situational awareness.