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ActiveNASA · 2026

NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities

Quick Facts

Agency: NASA
Funding: Up to $225,000 for Phase I; Up to $1,275,000 for Phase II
Deadline: May 21, 2026 (8 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.

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NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities is sponsored by NASA. Funding for small businesses to develop technologies for small spacecraft missions, including satellite communications.

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7 SAT Final Text and Due Dates Space Out This Summer with Variety of NASA STEM Activities NASA, Industry Advance High Performance Spaceflight Computing NASA Fuel Cell Tests Pave Way for Energy Storage on Moon NASA Welcomes Paraguay as 67th Artemis Accords Signatory La NASA anuncia la cobertura de la misión lunar Artemis II Agenda diaria de la misión a la Luna de Artemis II de la NASA La NASA refuerza Artemis: añade una misión y perfecciona su arquitectura general NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs Date Offers Due: May 21, 2026 5:00 PM EDT Appendix 26A: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Appendix 26B: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Appendix 26B: Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I Funding Opportunity Small Spacecraft Technology (SST) Program Please check back for open SST opportunities.

Flight Opportunities (FO) Program Please check back for open FO opportunities. Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Please check back for open SMD opportunities. Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) Please check back for open SOMD opportunities.

Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Cubesat Opportunities on Artemis III, IV, and V Missions Proposal Questionnaires Due: June 1, 2026 Small Spacecraft Systems Virtual Institute (S3VI) SmallSat Parts On Orbit Now (SPOON) Database Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought Special Notice 2024 Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office: Ames Research Center Closed / Past Solicitations NASA Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) for Space Technology Development Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) | 2025 SBIR Ignite Solicitation Phase I Lunar Assay via Small Satellite Orbiter (LASSO) Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2024 (ROSES-2024) TechLeap Prize: Space Technology Payload Challenge 2025 NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations Draft Announcement of Opportunity 2025 Astrophysics Small Explorer (SMEX) Industry Supported Battery Passivation Techniques – Request for Information TechRise Student Challenge NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO25) A.

28 Remote Sensing Theory for Earth Science B. 4 Heliophysics Guest Investigators – Open B. 8 Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development for Science B.

11 Heliophysics Flight Opportunities for Research and Technology A. 59 Technology Development for Support of Wildland Fire Science, Management, and Disaster Mitigation Announcement of Partnership Opportunity (AoPO) CubeSat Launch Initiative NASA TechLeap Prize – Universal Payload Interface Challenger NASA Space Tech Catalyst Prize A.

51 Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition New Vendor Onramp Evaluation 2024 Mission Concept University Nanosatellite Program (UNP) D.

3 Astrophysics Research and Analysis Program Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2023 (ROSES-2023) NASA TechRise Student Challenge Suborbital/Hosted Orbital Flight and Payload Integration Services 4 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities – Fall 2024 (NSTGRO24) Technology Advancement Utilizing Suborbital and Orbital Flight Opportunities “TechFlights” Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences – 2022 (ROSES-2022) – FULL SOLICITATION 2023 PI Launchpad Workshop University Smallsat Technology Partnership (USTP) Appendix – 2023 2023 NASA SBIR/STTR Phase I A.

48 Sustainable Land Imaging – Technology University Nanosatellite Program Solicitation NASA TechRise Student Challenge Technology Advancement Utilizing Suborbital and Orbital Flight Opportunities “TechFlights” Sources Sought Special Notice 2022 Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP) to Advance Tipping Point Technologies Space Technology Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) Announcement of Partnership Opportunity CubeSat Launch Initiative Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences – 2021 (ROSES-2021) – FULL SOLICITATION Request for Information – NASA’s Strategic Technology Framework “EXPLORE&LAND Thrusts” NASA SBIR 2022 Program Solicitation D.

15 Astrophysics Pioneers of Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences – 2021 (ROSES-2021) – FULL SOLICITATION D.

3 Astrophysics Research and Analysis 2021 Astrophysics Explorers Mission of Opportunity Industry-Developed Tipping Point Technologies and Climate and Clean Energy Technologies for Early Stage Investment – Request for Information Announcement of Partnership Opportunity CubeSat Launch Initiative Technology Advancement Utilizing Suborbital Flight Opportunities “Tech Flights” MUREP Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) solicitation NASA SBIR and STTR Program Solicitation 2021 Heliophysics Flight Opportunities for Research and Technology Earth Venture Mission – 3 (EVM-3) Earth System Science Pathfinder Program Request for Information on Development of Flight Capacity Building Programs for Emerging International Partners Announcement of CubeSat Launch Initiative Heliophysics Flight Opportunities Studies NASA’s Small Spacecraft Technology Plan – Request for Information Lunar Communication Relay and Navigation Services – Request for Information Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) On-Ramp I Space Technology Announcement Of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) Request for Information (RFI) for Space Weather Instruments and Missions for Science Commercial SmallSat Data Analysis – ROSES-20 Amendment 26 Technology Advancement Utilizing Suborbital Flight Opportunities “Tech Flights” Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences – 2020 (ROSES-2020) NASA SBIR and STTR Program Solicitation 2020 Astrophysics Science SmallSat Studies Announcement of Cubesat Launch Initiative Smallsat Technology Partnerships Utilizing Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Tipping Point Technologies Heliophysics Flight Opportunities for Research and Technology Technology Advancement Utilizing Suborbital Flight Opportunities “Tech Flights” Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development for Science Instrument Incubator Program Space Technology Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) Request for Information (RFI) for Innovative Technologies for Small Satellites Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) National Oceanographic Partnership Program Utilizing Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Tipping Point Technologies In-space Validation of Earth Science Technologies NASA SBIR and STTR 2018 Program Solicitations DRAFT Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) Flight and Payload Integration Services SpaceTech-REDDI-2018 Appendix F1: Tech Flights – NASA Flight Opportunities SpaceTech-REDDI-2018 Appendix F1: Tech Flights – NASA Flight Opportunities ROSES-18 Amendment 8: New Opportunity – Astrophysics Science SmallSat Studies Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration released as amendment 2 to SALMON-3 2018 Heliophysics Technology Demonstration Mission of Opportunity via SALMON-3 Space Technology Announcement of Collaborative Opportunity (ACO) Advanced Component Technology (ACT) SpaceTech-REDDI-2017 Appendix F1(A): NASA Flight Opportunities Smallsat Technology Partnerships (STP) NASA Flight Opportunities (FO): Technology Advancement Utilizing Suborbital Flight Opportunities Request for Information – Suborbital Flight Testing and Flight Experiments with CubeSat Payloads Announcement of CubeSat Launch Initiative Request for Information: Possible NASA Astrophysics SmallSats Discover More Topics From NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate STMD Small Spacecraft & Distributed Systems (SSDS) The Small Spacecraft & Distributed Systems program within NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, expands the ability to execute unique missions… Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

Eligibility Requirements

Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities?

Current published award information indicates Up to $225,000 for Phase I; Up to $1,275,000 for Phase II Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities?

The current target date is May 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

How competitive is NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities?

Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.

What documents are required for NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities?

Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.

Can I use AI to write this grant proposal?

Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.

How long does the review process take for NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities?

Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.

Is NASA Small Spacecraft Opportunities renewable?

Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.

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