[Research] Lunar Surface Technology Research (LuSTR) Opportunities Released for U.S. Universities

[Cynthia J Johnson]

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Subject: Lunar Surface Technology Research (LuSTR) Opportunities Released for U.S. universities
Date: January 24, 2023 at 1:58:08 PM PST

Dear Colleagues-

I am pleased to announce that NASA has released a solicitation titled Lunar Surface Technology Research (LuSTR) Opportunities. This solicitation, available on NSPIRES at https://tinyurl.com/NASA-LuSTR23<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FNASA-LuSTR23&data=05%7C01%7Chq-lustr%40mail.nasa.gov%7C5e3872f4ffca47b5986708dafe556154%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638101939896251388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=a5O4APIoJjtWC3nsMSKgnRLt3AzuI1onQl2SZ5mMog8%3D&reserved=0>, is an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement, titled Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion-2023 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2023).

The Appendix seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities to accelerate the technology readiness of key systems and components required for Artemis - the core of NASA’s exploration and human spaceflight plans for the next decade. The starting Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the efforts to be funded as a result of this Appendix will be TRL 2 - TRL 4; TRL advancement is required. Proposals of 1-2 years in duration are invited. Total budgets are expected to range between $1M and $2M per award, depending on the scope of the proposed project.

Only accredited U.S. universities are eligible to submit proposals to this solicitation. Faculty and research staff with doctoral degrees who hold a full-time, continuing appointment at the proposing university may serve as PIs. The following may not serve as PIs: adjunct faculty, visiting faculty, affiliate faculty, and postdoctoral scholars. The university submitting the proposal may partner with other universities, and partnering with industry and/or non-profit entities is encouraged. Please see the Appendix for the complete set of eligibility requirements and restrictions.

This Appendix exclusively seeks proposals that are responsive to one of the three topics described:


  *   Active Dust Mitigation

     *   The goal of this topic is to promote the development of active lunar dust mitigation technologies that can be used to remove accumulated dust from surfaces or prevent the particles from adhering.

  *   Lunar Extreme Access and Exploration via Cooperative Multi-Robots

     *   The goal of this topic is to develop technology to enable negotiation of extreme lunar terrain, specifically steep slopes, rubble piles, and loose regolith, via cooperative, closely coupled action of multiple robots.

  *   Extraction of Metals from Lunar Regolith for Additive Manufacturing

     *   The goal of this topic is to develop techniques for the in-situ extraction of metals from lunar regolith and the production of raw precursor material for additive manufacturing processes.

We believe the above set of topics would be of interest to a wide range of faculty, within engineering departments and beyond, and we would very much appreciate your assistance in distributing this message widely.

Notices of Intent are requested by March 22, 2023, and the deadline for proposal submissions is April 24, 2023.

Should you or your associates desire to contact the LuSTR Team with any questions, please direct your correspondence/inquiries to hq-LuSTR at mail.nasa.gov<mailto:hq-LuSTR at mail.nasa.gov>.

Best regards,
Matt Deans

Space Technology Research Grants Program Executive
Space Technology Mission Directorate
NASA Headquarters

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