The successful outcome of the proposed effort is the establishment of an integrated research manufacturing and validation framework that accelerates the maturation affordability and deployment of cmcs…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded Wichita State University a $10 million Project Grant (80NSSC26K0541) on July 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Directed Programs assistance listing (CFDA 43.014).

The award funds establishment of an integrated research, manufacturing, and validation framework to accelerate the maturation, affordability, and deployment of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for hot structures. Performance occurs in Wichita, Kansas, through June 30, 2028.

This is a congressionally directed, non-competitive award designated in the Explanatory Statement. Evaluation criteria included relevance to NASA's mission, scientific and engineering merit, and cost reasonableness. The funding is from a two-year appropriation and subject to the bona fide needs rule.

The successful outcome of the proposed effort is the establishment of an integrated research manufacturing and validation framework that accelerates the maturation affordability and deployment of cmcs for hot structures. Through coordinated advan