Federal Grant Award Summary

The Planetary Science Institute received a $171,865 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), awarded on March 16, 2026, with a completion date of March 15, 2029. Under this award, the Institute will execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The work will be performed at the Institute's Tucson, Arizona location.

As a key partner and enabler for NASA, the Planetary Science Institute will deliver scientific research products consistent with its core competencies in planetary science, including data analysis, theoretical modeling, software development, and mission support across planetary exploration, space physics, and astronomy domains. Based on the Institute's demonstrated expertise and historical project portfolio, deliverables are expected to include research findings, peer-reviewed publications, scientific analysis, and technical contributions supporting NASA's strategic objectives for expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries in planetary science research.