NASA has awarded $12 million to 12 U.S. institutions to advance research and technology for future lunar and Martian exploration.
Key facts
- •NASA selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive a total of $12 million in funding.
- •The awards are distributed through the MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) initiative.
- •Each institution is eligible for up to $1 million to enhance research and engineering capabilities.
- •The program aims to prepare a workforce for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
- •The initiative supports the agency's Office of STEM Engagement and the Research and Technology Mission Directorate.
NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive a total of $12 million in funding to support academic research and technology development. The awards are part of the agency’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) initiative, which aims to advance exploration goals for the Moon, Mars, and deep space.
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Goals of the M-STAR Initiative
Under the M-STAR initiative, each of the 12 selected institutions will receive up to $1 million. The funding is intended to grow scientific and engineering capabilities, increase faculty and student engagement in aerospace research, and improve the institutions' ability to compete for future federal and commercial research awards. According to Alicia Baturoni Cortez, the MUREP program manager, these investments are designed to help NASA address technology gaps required for long-duration operations on the Moon and Mars. The initiative also supports the development of technologies related to space transportation, human exploration, and robotic discovery.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by NASA Breaking News.
