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

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded Earth And Planetary Exploration Sciences, LLC (Epex Scientific) $227,370 under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) on November 25, 2025, for a project grant (80NSSC26K0056) extending through November 24, 2029. The recipient executes a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine and administration priorities and direction from Congress. Performance occurs in Washington, DC.

Two sub-recipients share in the award. The University of Maryland, College Park performs scientific tasks supporting the project's scientific objectives in response to the funding agency's scientific priorities, under a sub-award dated March 6, 2026. The Space Science Institute likewise performs scientific tasks supporting the project's scientific objectives and priorities, under a sub-award dated January 28, 2026. The Science program supports research across astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, cross-divisional activities, and lunar exploration conducted through aircraft, balloon, and spaceflight programs using NASA space observatories and spacecraft missions.