Definitive Contract #NNG11PA03C

NASA Awards $14,987,647 to UNH for Cosmic Ray Telescope Research

This definitive contract, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is valued at $14,987,647. The recipient, the University System of New Hampshire (UNH), specializes in advanced scientific research, particularly focusing on space and earth sciences. The contract involves the Phase E effort for the Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation (CRATER) instrument, which is part of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) project. This contract is significant for NASA as it furthers their understanding of cosmic rays and their effects on lunar missions. It is not a set-aside contract and was awarded on a sole-source basis with a determination of 'Other than small business' for the recipient. The contract commenced on March 1, 2011, with a current end date set for February 28, 2025. Key subcontractors include the University of Tennessee, which will develop numerical models of radiation interaction, and The Aerospace Corporation, which will conduct scientific studies on cosmic ray interactions with the CRATER instrument. The work involves comprehensive support for data analysis, presentation at team meetings, and publication of research findings.

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LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER (LRO) COSMIC RAY TELESCOPE FOR THE EFFECTS OF RADIATION (CRATER)

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