Space Weather Geostationary Series (SW GEO) Spacecraft
ID: RFI-SWGEO-01Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

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Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

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SPACE VEHICLES (1555)

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https://sam.gov/opp/06337182188d4d3fb8c0d38a92912984/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for the development of the Space Weather Geostationary Series (SW GEO) Spacecraft, aimed at enhancing the United States' capabilities in monitoring space weather phenomena. This initiative, part of the Space Weather Next (SW Next) program, focuses on operational observation platforms that will provide critical measurements of solar activity and its effects on Earth, thereby supporting the National Space Weather Strategy and the 2020 PROSWIFT Act. The SW GEO series is expected to launch its first observatory in September 2035, with a planned operational lifespan of seven years, and emphasizes the need for innovative and cost-effective solutions to ensure high data availability. Interested parties can contact Tammy Seidel at tammy.e.seidel@nasa.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    Space Weather GEO SC RFI Enclosure.pdf
    The Space Weather Observations (SWO) programs division is advancing the United States National Space Weather Strategy through the Space Weather Next (SW Next) program. This initiative implements operational observation platforms to enhance data-driven models and minimize the impacts of severe space weather events, adhering to the 2020 PROSWIFT Act. The SW Next GEO Series aims to sustain long-term space weather observations, complementing existing missions while delivering critical measurements on various solar phenomena and their terrestrial impacts. The program collaboration between NOAA and NASA outlines detailed requirements for multiple government-furnished instruments, including those measuring energetic particles, magnetic fields, and solar irradiance, each with specific operational goals, sizes, and data rate specifications. The RFI requests proposals for spacecraft development and operational capabilities, emphasizing innovative, cost-effective solutions while ensuring high data availability during nominal operational conditions. The anticipated mission timeline projects the first SW GEO observatory launch for September 2035, with a target operational lifespan of seven years, including additional consumables. This program highlights the government's commitment to enhancing predictive capabilities against space weather threats, facilitating inter-agency collaboration for scientific advancement and public safety.
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