# 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

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