Project Grant 80NSSC25K0360
- The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) was awarded a $155,561 project grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 - Science) on August 1, 2025. The grant supports SAO's execution of a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as NASA's administration priorities and Congressional direction. Key activities include participating as a partner and enabler...
- The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) was awarded a $198,237.32 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) on June 24, 2025. The grant supports SAO in executing a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administration priorities and direction from Congress. The award provides funding through June 23, 2026 for SAO...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $172,405 Project Grant to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under the Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) program. The award, effective from February 20, 2025 to February 19, 2026, will support SAO's execution of a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and direction from Congress. The funding will enable SAO to...
- This Project Grant award, funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 - Science), provides $148,743 to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to execute a balanced science program. The award supports SAO's participation as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The funding also enables SAO to advance discovery in emerging fields...
- This $136,004.87 Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 Science) will enable the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to execute a balanced science program. The award supports SAO's participation as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. It also enables SAO to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying...
- This Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 43.001) provides $170,277 to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to execute a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies, NASA priorities, and Congressional direction. The funding supports SAO's participation as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiatives, focusing on scientific research in...
- This federal Project Grant award of $157,023, provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 43.001), supports the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) in executing a balanced science program. The award enables SAO to participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars and beyond. The funding also supports SAO...
- This $192,019 federal Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 - Science) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) supports a balanced science program focused on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The award enables SAO to serve as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, advancing discovery in emerging fields through cross-disciplinary opportunities. The...
- This federal Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 - Science) totaling $538,879 provides funding to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to execute a balanced science program. The key products and services to be delivered include: Participating as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, with a focus on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. Advancing...
- This Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 - Science) provides $203,512.00 to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) to conduct research on "Recovering Planet Populations from Microlensing Surveys". The award period runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. As a non-profit research organization, SAO will leverage its specialized scientific expertise and instrumentation capabilities to advance...
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) was awarded a $148,470.00 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) to execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as priorities and direction from Congress. The award period runs from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028. As a key partner and enabler in the age of scientific discovery, SAO will leverage its sophisticated scientific research, instrumentation development, and technical support capabilities to advance NASA's strategic objectives and expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries across disciplines such as astrophysics, solar physics, planetary science, and heliophysics.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $148.5k | 8/15/25 |