Niac phase II seeks proposals that will continue the exploration and development of revolutionary advanced concepts started through a niac phase i award

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
80NSSC26K0255
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$524,788

Award facts

Assistance listing
43.012 Space Technology
Completion date 66% complete
Place of performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

While the phase i study establishes basic feasibility and clear potential benefit the phase II study extends refines and builds upon this foundation. Phase II studies address key remaining unknowns assumptions risks and paths forward. This should explicitly include cost performance VS.alternatives development steps and associated schedule and key enabling technologies. These results aim to provide a sound basis for NASA to consider the concept for further development and a future mission substantiated with a description of applicable scientific and technical disciplines necessary for development.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment The thin-film nuclear engine rocket (tfiner) is a novel space propulsion technology that enables aggressive space exploration for missions that are impossible… $0
Original award $524,788

Quick answers

Who received award 80NSSC26K0255?

80NSSC26K0255 was awarded to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 1, 2025.

How much is award 80NSSC26K0255 worth?

$524,788 has been obligated on 80NSSC26K0255.

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