Description
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking information to identify potential partners and innovative applications for the Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) instrument. The MSolo instrument is a modified commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) quadrupole mass spectrometer ruggedized for spaceflight, designed to identify and quantify volatiles in the lunar environment.
• The MSolo instrument has demonstrated full functionality on the lunar surface during the IM-2/PRIME-1 mission.
• The instrument measures gas species up to 100 m/z with unit mass resolution and features standardized interfaces for integration into landers or rovers.
• NASA is looking for opportunities for rapid infusion into upcoming lunar missions and seeks to assess the breadth of technical solutions, operational concepts, and commercial models that could maximize the instrument's scientific and commercial value.
• Respondents should include their proposed mission concept, technical integration information, operational strategy, and partnership and commercial models.
• NASA may provide support under future reimbursable or collaborative agreements, including furnishing of MSolo units, technical and integration support, verification and validation, and operational collaboration.
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Christina L. Williams