Project Grant 2108517
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$700K
Federal Agency
Division of Astronomical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University City, MO 63130, USA
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