Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP): Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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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 inviting proposals for innovative partnerships related to the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) mission, aimed at enhancing Earth Science satellite operations and data collection. The objective of this Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) is to foster collaborations that will optimize NASA resources and advance the commercial remote sensing industry, ultimately benefiting the selected partners. This initiative is part of a broader effort by NASA's Earth Science Division to support innovative mission operations and space access, with no funding provided under these agreements, which may be structured as Non-Reimbursable or Reimbursable Space Act Agreements. Interested parties should direct 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 and additional information.

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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, NASA
    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 aim to optimize NASA resources, advance the commercial remote sensing industry, and support innovative mission operations and space access. The specific opportunities are 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. These were released in January 2026, with responses due in January-February 2026 and AFPP selections estimated for late March 2026. Interested parties must regularly check NSPIRES and the relevant websites for updates and due dates. NASA will not provide funding under these agreements, which may be Non-Reimbursable or Reimbursable Space Act Agreements. Proposers can identify areas where NASA assistance is requested. Technical questions should be directed to Beth Weinstein.
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