Lunar Surface Technology Research (LuSTR) Program

Lunar Surface Technology Research (LuSTR) Program is sponsored by NASA. Focuses on developing technologies for sustainable lunar exploration, including studies of the Moon's interior.

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Technologies developed under LuSTR support the Artemis program and align with the six focus areas of NASA’s Lunar Surface Innovation Initiative . Awards result from successful proposals to the LuSTR Appendix to the SpaceTech-REDDI NASA Research Announcement. The LuSTR Appendix is expected to be released annually and will feature specific topics of interest.

Accredited U.S. universities are eligible to submit proposals; teaming and collaboration with other universities, industry partners, and/or non-profit entities is encouraged. Awards are for a maximum of two years, and the total award value may not exceed $2 million. Please direct questions about the Lunar Surface Technology Research opportunity to: hq-LuSTR@mail.

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