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NSF SBIR/STTR: Space (SP) Topic is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This topic seeks transformative technologies to create solutions for sustainable space exploration, habitation, or industrialization that could also have a positive impact on human lives. Applicants should address known capability gaps for enabling technologies for the space or terrestrial industries.
Proposals may focus on launch vehicles or satellite and vehicle propulsion systems, in-space research or manufacturing systems and services, human sustainability, spaceflight or exploration infrastructure, data processing and communication technologies, orbital servicing, asteroid mining, and microgravity applications.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) located in the United States, with at least 50% of equity owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. All funded work must take place in the United States. The project's principal investigator must be legally employed at least 20 hours a week by the company seeking funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NSF SBIR/STTR: Space (SP) Topic is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). 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.
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