Award
Delivery Order #80NM0026F7029
NASA Awards Delivery Order for Mars Helicopter Technology Demonstration
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$23,000,000.00
Ceiling
$23,000,000.00
Awarded
May 14, 2026
Period of Performance
May 14, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026
Identifier
80NM0026F7029
NAICS
541715
This delivery order contract was awarded under the existing indefinite delivery contract with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), a prestigious nonprofit research institution managing NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The contract focuses on developing SKYFALL, a low-cost Mars technology demonstration mission that aims to deliver three helicopters to the Arcadia Planitia region on Mars. This multi-year effort represents a significant advancement in planetary exploration technology for NASA and the aerospace community. The scope includes design, development, and deployment of innovative rotorcraft suitable for Martian conditions. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis within the framework of Caltech's long-standing partnership managing JPL, ensuring continuity and expertise. Key milestones encompass the short-term period of performance in the upcoming years. This award builds upon a comprehensive master agreement between NASA and Caltech to support cutting-edge aerospace missions and research.
Description
SKYFALL (54-233220)THIS TASK PLAN DOCUMENTS AT HIGH-LEVEL THE EFFORT TO DEVELOP SKYFALL, A LOW-COST MARS TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION MISSION THAT WILL DELIVER THREE (3) HELICOPTERS TO THE ARCADIA PLANITIA REGION OF MARS.