Project Grant 2222161
Award Date
2/15/23
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Magma Space Inc. (JZF5Y7VWJLJ1)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20003, USA
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