Sub-award to Space Science Institute

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking a sub-award to the Space Science Institute to study dust lifting on Mars. The project aims to quantify and distinguish the two major types of dust lifting on Mars, specifically straight-line wind stress dust lifting and dust devils. The contractor will participate in Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission operations, analyze Navcam imagery and REMS observations, and present scientific results to the MSL science team and the broader scientific community. The work will be performed at the Space Science Institute facilities in Boulder, CO, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028. Key responsibilities include: • Participating in MSL mission operations and science planning • Analyzing Navcam imagery and REMS observations for dust lifting • Presenting scientific results to the MSL science team and the broader scientific community • Supporting the presentation of scientific results in scientific publications