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NASA Solicitation for Foundational AI Research Supporting Moon and Mars Exploration

NASA Headquarters is inviting proposals for foundational artificial intelligence research to support lunar and Martian exploration under the ROSES-2025 program element C.12. - Government Buyer: - NASA Headquarters, Science Mission Directorate - Products/Services Requested: - Foundational AI research and technology development for Moon and Mars missions - Includes both basic and applied research, as well as technology development relevant to NASA's science objectives - Applicants may focus on astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, earth science, heliophysics, or planetary science - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to a wide range of organizations (government, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, domestic, and foreign) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must comply with U.S. export control laws - Restrictions on collaboration with Chinese entities - Environmental impact considerations under NEPA - Proposals must be submitted via NSPIRES and include statements of commitment from team members - Applicants must affiliate with a registered institution - Award Structure: - Awards may be grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts (most expected to be grants) - Typical period of performance is three years, with some programs allowing up to five years

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This NASA solicitation is part of the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 program, specifically targeting foundational artificial intelligence research for lunar and Martian applications. The program invites proposals for grants or cooperative agreements to support basic and applied research and technology development relevant to NASA's Science Mission Directorate objectives. Proposals are due by April 28, 2026, and the typical award period is three years, with some programs allowing up to five years. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, including government, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, domestic, and foreign institutions, with specific guidelines for non-U.S. organizations.

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