Notice of Partnering Opportunity - Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (“PRISM”)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking partners for the 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. The investigation should address topics relevant to the science goals of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, and Space Technology Mission Directorate. • The payload will be delivered on a Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) lander to a location on the lunar surface. • The proposers should provide information regarding their qualifications, including participation in current and past relevant flight, development, and research projects. • The proposers should identify one of the most qualified persons as a point of contact to become, potentially, a co-investigator on the NASA GRC-led proposal. • The PRISM awards are expected to cover all phases of the proposed investigation, including payload development and construction, instrument integration and calibration, support for the team through launch/operations, publication of results, and data analysis/dissemination/archiving.