Award
Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0233
Definitive Contract for Thermospheric Orbit Investigation by Echelon Orbital
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$224,946.00
Ceiling
$224,946.00
Awarded
September 30, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 29, 2027
Identifier
80NSSC26C0233
NAICS
541713
This definitive contract awards Echelon Orbital Inc., a company specializing in aerospace technologies, a substantial agreement to conduct a Thermospheric Orbit Investigation under an STTR Phase I initiative. The contract focuses on research and development related to upper atmospheric phenomena, particularly the thermosphere, which is significant for advancing space weather understanding and satellite mission design. Work under this contract includes detailed scientific investigation and data gathering related to orbital environments. The contract was competitively awarded, reflecting its alignment with agency goals for innovative space research. Scheduled to be performed in Scottsdale, Arizona, the agreement spans a multi-year timeframe, ensuring focused progress on this specialized investigation.
Description
STTR PHASE I THERMOSPHERIC ORBIT INVESTIGATION