NASA STRIDE Science Transport and Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration is a grant from NASA that funds design studies of advanced robotic systems for science transport and exploration applications in support of NASA's science mission.

The program solicits proposals from U.S. industry to develop innovative robotic technologies that can be deployed in challenging environments, advancing NASA's goals for space exploration including future Moon and Mars missions. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and NASA centers are also eligible to participate. Small businesses are eligible applicants.

The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2026. This opportunity is listed under NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES-25) program, Amendment 49.

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12 FAIMM Correction, Q&A update, and Webinar Materials Available C. 12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars (FAIMM) is intended to enable individual researchers to participate as members of teams who are designing science and exploration applications for large, general artificial intelligence models known as Foundation Models for… Amendment 49: Corrections to C.

13 Science Transport and Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration C. 13 Science Transport and Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE) solicits proposals from U.S. industry to conduct design studies of advanced robotic surface and aerial mobility systems with payload transportation and deployment capability for Mars surface operations, and, where… Amendment 48: Final Text and Due Dates for A.

3 NISAR Mission Data, Applications, Research, and Technology Team NISAR Mission Data, Applications, Research, and Technology Team (A. 3 NISAR DART) solicits proposals to join NISAR’s DART team. Introduced in FY26, the DART structure replaces traditional Science and Applications Teams (SATs) across all NASA Earth Science missions in prime operations,… Amendment 47: Corrections to B.

2 Heliophysics Foundational Research B. 2 Heliophysics Foundational Research (HFR) solicits investigations that advance the fundamental physical understanding of the Sun-Heliosphere-Planetary system. The emphasis of HFR is on uncovering and characterizing the underlying drivers, couplings, and governing processes that shape heliophysical phenomena across spatial and… Amendment 46: D.

6 APRA and D. 7 SAT TBD Placeholders Created, Plan to Solicit in ROSES-25 D. 6 Astrophysics Research and Analysis Program (APRA) solicits basic research proposals for investigations that are relevant to NASA’s programs in astronomy and astrophysics and includes research over the entire range of photons, gravitational waves, and particle astrophysics.

D. 7 Strategic Astrophysics… F. 10 PRISM Step-2 Due Date Delayed to February 27, 2026 F.

10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) solicits development and flight of a science-driven suite of instruments and supporting technology demonstration payloads tailored to complete scientific investigations at a lunar landing destination, that address the… F.

6 Science Activation Program Correction Regarding Table of Work Effort The Science Mission Directorate Science Activation Program encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed by a collaborative network of project teams drawing on NASA SMD assets (science content, experts, data, etc.). The Science Activation… Amendment 44: Final Text for B.

2 Heliophysics Foundational Research B. 2 Heliophysics Foundational Research (HFR) solicits investigations that advance the fundamental physical understanding of the Sun-Heliosphere-Planetary system.

The emphasis of HFR is on uncovering and characterizing the underlying drivers, couplings, and governing processes that shape heliophysical phenomena across spatial and… Amendment 43: New Opportunity: Science Transport and Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration C.

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