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 Houston System $375,153 on October 1, 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, administration priorities, and direction from Congress, and to participate as a key partner and enabler in the Age of Discovery. The award runs through September 30, 2028, with performance at Houston, Texas. The Science Mission Directorate competitively solicits and invests in research across multiple disciplines including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, cross-divisional research, and lunar exploration, evaluating proposals on scientific quality and merit, relevance to NASA's strategic objectives, and cost reasonableness.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the age