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, valued at $130,795.00, was provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 43.001). The grant supports Montana State University in executing a balanced science program aligned with National Academies guidance, NASA's exploration initiative, and cross-disciplinary research opportunities. Key focus areas include scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, as well as Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. The university will participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiatives, advancing discovery in emerging fields through interdisciplinary collaboration. This three-year award, spanning from May 16, 2025 to May 15, 2028, enables Montana State University to deliver sophisticated technical solutions and advanced research capabilities to NASA across these critical scientific domains.

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