SAM #RFI-KSC-MSoloGasAnalysisInstrument-2026

NASA Seeks Partnership Concepts for MSolo Gas Analysis Instrument for Lunar Missions

NASA Kennedy Space Center is seeking partnership concepts for the MSolo Gas Analysis Instrument to support lunar volatile gas analysis missions. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Kennedy Space Center - NASA Engineering Office - Product/Instrument: - MSolo Gas Analysis Instrument - Modified commercial-off-the-shelf quadrupole mass spectrometer - Ruggedized for spaceflight - Measures gases up to 100 m/z - Weighs 8 kg - Requires 28 VDC power - Includes onboard Calibration Gas System - Interfaces via RS-422 communication - Request Details: - Seeking innovative mission concepts, technical integration strategies, operational models, and partnership approaches - Focus on rapid infusion into upcoming lunar missions - NASA will provide the instrument, technical integration support, testing, and operational collaboration - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Unique Requirements: - Instrument must be suitable for lunar volatile gas analysis - Emphasis on commercial-off-the-shelf solutions ruggedized for spaceflight - Collaboration and integration with NASA teams

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Identify potential partners and innovative applications for the Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) instrument. NASA is looking for opportunities for rapid infusion into upcoming lunar missions. This RFI seeks to assess the breadth of technical solutions, operational concepts, and commercial models that could maximize the instrument’s scientific and commercial value.

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