NASA SpinSat
ID: 80ARC024SpinSatType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA AMES RESEARCH CENTERMOFFETT FIELD, CA, 94035, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AR13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6f1b3bdfdfbe43b5b370648bfd145ddb/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking information for its SpinSat program, a unique satellite platform designed to enable a wide range of experiments in deep space. SpinSat aims to bridge knowledge gaps about the effects of radiation and gravity on various systems, offering a cost-effective solution for researchers. NASA seeks input on specific experiment requirements to tailor the spacecraft design accordingly.

    Investigators are invited to share their objectives and science needs through a Google Form, while hardware providers are invited to submit their capabilities and expressions of interest electronically. The agency is particularly interested in payload systems that can accommodate diverse experiments, with submissions due by October 2nd, 2024.

    This planning phase aims to guide the development of SpinSat to meet the demands of an extensive research community. For more information, potential respondents can visit the provided website links.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Noor Khazendar
    (650) 604-3304
    noor.khazendar@nasa.gov
    New Opportunities Center
    ARC-Sources-Sought@mail.nasa.gov
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