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 $174,633 Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 - Science) supports The Washington University in executing a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies and priorities from Congress. The award enables the university to participate as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The grant advances discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities across traditional science disciplines. It also supports the development of a target-user focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. The award has a performance period from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 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