The purpose of the 80MSFC24M0001 Cooperative Agreement Notice is to identify candidate technology partnerships with U.S. industry and academic/non-profit organizations that complement the technology development interests of MSFC, benefitting a wide range of users, ensuring the nation realizes the full economic value and societal benefit of these innovations. The goal is to support collaborative, resource-sharing projects where the NASA partner is developing a technology primarily for its own public purposes, and NASA can provide financial support or other assistance. This CAN utilizes assistance listing 43.012 Space Technology, focusing on supporting entrepreneur, researcher, and innovator ideas to advance the commercial space sector and benefit future NASA missions. Awards are authorized by The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, 51 U.S.C. 20113(e), as amended, which includes the preservation of the role of the United States as a leader in aeronautical and space science and technology and in the application thereof to the conduct of peaceful activities within and outside the atmosphere. Applicants are encourage to refer to Related Documents for the full 80MSFC24M0001 Cooperative Agreement Notice document and associated template files for Step-1 Package submission instructions and additional guidance.
