REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): TERRA, AQUA, AND AURA (TAA) MISSIONS
ID: NNH26ZDA003LType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AR12)

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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential partnerships for the operations and data collection of the Terra, Aqua, and Aura Earth Science satellite missions. The objective is to explore innovative partnership arrangements that can enhance the utilization of NASA resources and advance the commercial remote sensing industry. This initiative is part of NASA's broader effort to foster collaborations that support Earth Science missions, with the possibility of future agreements being either reimbursable or non-reimbursable Space Act Agreements. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to Beth Weinstein at hq-esdpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov and are encouraged to regularly check the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) for updates, with responses due in January–February 2026.

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    Beth Weinstein, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA
    hq-esdpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov
    Eleanor Pierel, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate
    hq-esdpartnerships@mail.nasa.gov
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    NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), Earth Science Division (ESD), has released two Announcements for Partnership Proposals (AFPPs) and one Request for Information (RFI) to foster collaborations for Earth Science satellite missions. These opportunities, released on NSPIRES in January 2026, aim to enhance NASA resource utilization, advance the commercial remote sensing industry, and support innovative mission operations. The specific opportunities include AFPPs for the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) and Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2), and an RFI for the Terra, Aqua, and Aura (TAA) Missions. Responses are due in January–February 2026, with AFPP selections estimated for late March 2026. NASA will not provide funding, but agreements may be Non-Reimbursable or Reimbursable Space Act Agreements. Interested parties should regularly check the respective websites for updates and submission requirements. Technical questions can be directed to Beth Weinstein.
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