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 the University of Wisconsin System $150,000 on November 19, 2025, under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) to execute 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, and to participate as a key partner and enabler in the Age of Discovery.

The award funds work performed in Madison, Wisconsin, with a period of performance through November 18, 2028. The University of Wisconsin – Madison Division, operating as Tandem Press, is the recipient. The Science Mission Directorate solicits research across astrophysics, biological and physical sciences in space environments, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar discovery and exploration, evaluating proposals on intrinsic merit, relevance to NASA's strategic objectives, and cost reasonableness.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the age