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No specific deadline listed on page; applications submitted via NSPIRES for ACT ROSES 2024 solicitation. Historical solicitations (2020, 2022, 2024) indicate a rolling/periodic cycle.
Advanced Component Technologies (ACT) is sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth Science Technology Office. This program focuses on developing advanced components for Earth science instruments and missions. It supports component development with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) entry at 2-3 and exit at 3-4, typically over a three-year duration.
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Advanced Component Technology - NASA Earth Science and Technology Office Advanced Component Technology The Building Blocks of New Earth Science Instruments Program Manager – Parminder Ghuman The Advanced Component Technologies Program funds new component- and subsystem-level technologies to reduce the risk, cost, size, mass, and development time of missions and infrastructure.
The program leverages technology investments by collaborating with national and international agencies, and with U.S. private industry. It helps mature components so that they can be integrated into other NASA-funded technology projects, including those funded by the Instrument Incubator Program . Some components are directly infused into mission designs by flight projects.
Other components “graduate” to other programs for further development. Although current investments are primarily geared toward developing components for instruments, the program also develops new ways to perform measurements and process data to expand research and application capabilities.
New Radiometers to be Demonstrated in Space Continuous, precise measurements of the Sun's Total Solar Irradiance (TSI) is critical to our understanding of solar variability and Earth's climate. The Carbon Absolute Electrical Substitution Radiometer (CAESR) can measure TSI with high accuracy without the need of active cooling, enabling a CubeSat-sized mission architecture.
Very Long-Wavelength Infrared Focal Plane Arrays Capable of use on a CubeSat Very long-wavelength infrared (VLWIR) focal plane arrays (FPAs) needed for Earth Science imaging, spectral imaging, and sounding applications have always been among the most challenging in infrared photodetector technology due to the rigorous material growth, device design and fabrication demands.
A new design, the T2SLS Digital Focal Plane Array, demonstrates cutting edge technology with higher operating temperature and sensitivity than previously attainable. Computational Reconfigurable Imaging Spectrometer Spaceborne imagers and sounders have revolutionized understanding of weather and climate, although current designs have cost and size limitations.
CRISP is a computational imaging spectrometer in 7-13 um spectral range that exploits platform motion, dispersive elements, and coded sensing techniques to enable miniaturization and reconfigurability. ACT uses the NASA Research Announcement as its investment vehicle. Links to the full solicitations and awards are listed below.
Solicitation Link To Solicitation Link To Award ACT ROSES 2024 Solicitation (link) ACT ROSES 2022 Solicitation (link) Awarded Projects ACT ROSES 2020 Solicitation (link) Awarded Projects ACT ROSES 2017 Solicitation (link) Awarded Projects ACT ROSES 2013 Solicitation (link) Awarded Projects ACT ROSES 2010 Solicitation (90 K PDF) Awarded Projects ACT ROSES 2008 Solicitation (100 K PDF) Awarded Projects ACT ROSES 2005 Solicitation (168 K PDF) Awarded Projects ACT NRA 2002 Solicitation (176 K PDF) Awarded Projects ATI NRA 1999 Solicitation (160 K PDF) Awarded Projects
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations engaged in component and subsystem-level technology development for Earth science missions. Specific eligibility detailed in NSPIRES solicitation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows average Funding (per year): $400k. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Advanced Component Technologies (ACT) is funded by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth Science Technology Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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