Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Michigan State University received a $166,563.00 Project Grant from NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.012) awarded March 4, 2026, with a completion date of March 3, 2029. Under this award, the university is executing a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and congressional priorities. The university serves as a key partner and enabler in advancing transformational space technologies that enhance exploration capabilities, support life on Earth applications, and strengthen U.S. space technology competitiveness.

While specific technical details of the deliverables are not fully articulated in the award documentation, the funding aligns with NASA's Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion program portfolio, which typically emphasizes early-stage feasibility studies, innovative technology demonstrations, and solutions addressing critical stakeholder needs such as advanced propulsion systems, autonomous systems, materials science, and space exploration technologies. Given Michigan State University's extensive track record as a leading research institution with demonstrated expertise across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, the award leverages the university's capabilities to support NASA's Moon to Mars objectives and broader civil space priorities.