CubeSat-based Science Missions for Geospace and Atmospheric Research
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CubeSat-based Science Missions for Geospace and Atmospheric Research: Lack of essential observations from space is currently a major limiting factor in many areas of geospace and atmospheric research. Recent advances in sensor and spacecraft technolo­gies make it feasible to obtain key measurements from low-cost, small satellite missions. A particularly promising aspect of this development is the prospect for obtaining multi-point observations in space that are critical for addressing many outstanding problems in space and atmospheric sciences. Space-based measurements from small satellites also have great potential to advance discovery and understanding in geospace and atmospheric sciences in many other ways. To take full advantage of these developments, NSF is soliciting research proposals centered on small satellite missions.The overarching goal of the program is to support the development, construction, launch, operation, and data analysis of small satellite science missions to advance geospace and atmospheric research. Equally important, it will provide essential opportunities to train the next generation of experimental space scientists and aerospace engineers.To facilitate launch of the satellites as secondary payloads on existing missions, the focus of the program is on CubeSat-based satellites. Launch of the satellites will mainly be through the standardized CubeSat deployment system, the Poly Picosatellite Orbital Deployer (P-POD). Launch of the P-PODS will be as auxiliary payloads on DOD, NASA, or commercial launches. This will be arranged after selection and is not part of this solicitation. This solicitation covers proposals for science missions to include satellite development, construction, testing and operation as well as data distribution and scientific analysis.
Federal Grant Title: | CubeSat-based Science Missions for Geospace and Atmospheric Research |
Federal Agency Name: | National Science Foundation |
Grant Categories: | Science and Technology |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 14-535 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 47.050 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Geosciences |
Current Application Deadline: | May 12, 2014 Full Proposal Deadline(s): May 12, 2 |
Original Application Deadline: | May 12, 2014 Full Proposal Deadline(s): May 12, 2 |
Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2014 |
Creation Date: | Feb 10, 2014 |
Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2014 |
Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $900,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $300,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
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- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
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