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NNM09AA24C

STROFIO: Mercury Surface Composition Research

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · United States

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Basic information

Reference number
NNM09AA24C
Government level
Federal
Solicitation type
Other
Title
STROFIO: Mercury Surface Composition Research
Source ID
usa-NNM09AA24C

Details

Location
United States

Summary

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) selected to develop STROFIO, a scientific instrument for sampling Mercury's surface composition. The project will provide unique observations of Mercury's exosphere and its interactions with the magnetosphere and surface.

Description

STROFIO - PHASE B IS AWARDED FROM ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (AO) NNM08ZDA009O, STAND ALONE MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY NOTICE (SALMON) ISSUED BY NASA HEADQUARTERS. SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SWRI) WAS SELECTED FOR "STROFIO: EXOSPHERIC SAMPLING OF MERCURY'S SURFACE COMPOSITION" WITH DR. STEFANO LIVI AS THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR FOR FUNDING AND APPROVED TO DIRECTLY ENTER PHASE B PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLETION. STROFIO WAS SELECTED BECAUSE IT IS TIMELY AND TAKES ADVANTAGE OF A UNIQUE...

Dates

Publication
2009/09/14 12:00:00 AM UTC
Closing date
2028/04/30 12:00:00 AM UTC

Estimated value

$35.8M USD

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Source: USASpending (Federal)

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