NASA Research Award to the University of California for THEMIS Mission

Original title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration → REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE ($199.54M)

NASA Space Exploration Scientific Research University of California Aerospace Engineering

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What this does

This award provides $199.54 million in federal funding to the University of California to advance the design and feasibility study of a space mission intended to study in Earth's magnetosphere.

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REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE

The organization is responsible for executing the mission study and development tasks in exchange for the awarded funds.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The agency is providing the funding and overseeing the mission's feasibility and development progress.

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Summary

NASA has awarded $199.54 million to the Regents of the University of California to conduct a concept study and initial development for the Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during (THEMIS) mission. This funding covers mission planning, scientific simulations, and the early design of flight hardware and software.

Key Facts

The total award amount is $199.54 million.
The recipient is the Regents of the University of California.
The project is the Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms (THEMIS) mission.
The contractor must provide a concept study report detailing mission cost, risk, and feasibility.
The contractor is required to support a NASA site visit and attend a Phase A concept study review meeting.
The award includes a 'Bridge Phase' option for initial definition phase activities.
The contractor is authorized to begin long-lead parts procurement.
The contractor must provide program management for the THEMIS mission.
The contractor will conduct scientific studies and simulations to inform instrument and orbit design.
The contractor will begin design and development of instruments, hardware, and electronics.
The contractor will begin flight software development.

Why It Matters

This award provides $199.54 million in federal funding to the University of California to advance the design and feasibility study of a space mission intended to study in Earth's magnetosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this NASA award?

The award funds a concept study and initial development phase for the THEMIS mission to determine its cost, risk, and scientific feasibility.

What specific activities does the University of California need to perform?

They must produce a concept study report, manage the program, conduct scientific simulations, design hardware and electronics, and begin developing flight software.