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- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRAFT EXPLORER 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2010 and posted on Jun 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released a draft version of its Explorer 2010 Announcement of Opportunity (AO) so the research community could review it and provide comments before anything is finalized. The draft is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA008J, and it was posted on June 24, 2010. The full draft text and appendices were slated to be made available through NASA's NSPIRES system at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/. This is explicitly a draft release for feedback, not a final solicitation, and NASA notes that issuing the draft does not obligate the agency to release a final Explorer 2010 AO or to accept proposals.
The opportunity sits within NASA's Explorer Program, which supports Principal Investigator (PI) led space science missions and investigations that align with SMD priorities in astrophysics and heliophysics. In practical terms, NASA is signaling interest in mission concepts that either deepen understanding of the Sun and its impacts on Earth and the broader solar system (heliophysics), or advance knowledge about the universe, including its origin, structure, evolution, and ultimate fate, as well as efforts related to identifying or characterizing Earth-like planets (astrophysics). The draft AO is meant to guide potential proposing teams on mission goals, expectations, and likely requirements, while giving stakeholders a window to suggest clarifications or raise concerns before the AO is locked in.
Eligibility is intentionally broad and listed as unrestricted. Participation is open to essentially all organization types, including universities and other educational institutions, private industry, nonprofit organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. entities, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other government agencies. The funding instrument types associated with the listing include grants and cooperative agreements, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The listing also indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement called out for the draft opportunity notice.
To support community engagement, NASA scheduled an Explorer Program Workshop that also served as a Potential Bidders Conference for Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Washington, DC area. The purpose of the event was to walk through the draft AO, provide an overview of the Explorer acquisition approach, and answer questions from potential proposers. Logistics and updates for the workshop were to be posted on the Explorer Program Acquisition website at http://explorers.larc.nasa.gov/EX/. NASA also committed to answering inquiries by email and posting responses weekly to a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on that same Explorer acquisition website, while preserving the anonymity of individuals or institutions submitting questions.
The public comment window for the draft AO ended on July 16, 2010, which is listed as both the original and current closing date for this draft review period. NASA emphasized a standard but important caution: anyone spending time or money preparing materials or concept responses during the draft stage does so entirely at their own risk, because the draft may change and a final solicitation might not be issued at all. Comments on the draft were directed to the Explorer Program Acquisition Scientist, Dr. Barbara L. Giles, with instructions to reference "Explorer EX AO" and send input either by mail to NASA headquarters (Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division) or by email to HQ-Explorers@mail.nasa.gov with the subject line "Explorer EX AO." Separate contact details were also provided for access issues and support, including Dr. Giles (barbara.giles@nasa.gov) and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov).
In short, this notice is best understood as NASA opening the door for early community input on the next Explorer AO, focused on PI-led space missions in astrophysics and heliophysics, with broad eligibility and a defined, time-limited comment period, plus an in-person workshop and an ongoing FAQ process to keep communication clear during the draft phase.
Explorer 2010 Draft AO (NNH10ZDA008J) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a draft version of NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Explorer 2010 Announcement of Opportunity (AO), released so the research community can review it and provide comments before anything is finalized.
2) Is this a final solicitation where proposals can be submitted?
No. This release is explicitly a draft for feedback. NASA states that issuing the draft does not obligate the agency to release a final Explorer 2010 AO or to accept proposals.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the draft?
The draft is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA008J.
4) When was the draft posted?
The draft was posted on June 24, 2010.
5) Where was the full draft text supposed to be available?
The full draft text and appendices were slated to be made available through NASA's NSPIRES system at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/.
6) What program is this associated with?
The notice sits within NASA's Explorer Program, which supports Principal Investigator (PI) led space science missions and investigations aligned with NASA SMD priorities.
7) What scientific areas does the draft AO focus on?
The draft AO focuses on mission concepts in astrophysics and heliophysics.
8) What kinds of heliophysics missions is NASA signaling interest in?
Mission concepts that deepen understanding of the Sun and its impacts on Earth and the broader solar system.
9) What kinds of astrophysics missions is NASA signaling interest in?
Mission concepts that advance knowledge about the universe, including its origin, structure, evolution, and ultimate fate, and efforts related to identifying or characterizing Earth-like planets.
10) Why release a draft AO instead of only a final AO?
The draft is meant to guide potential proposing teams on mission goals, expectations, and likely requirements, while giving stakeholders a chance to suggest clarifications or raise concerns before the AO is locked in.
11) Who is eligible to participate?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted and intentionally broad. Participation is open to essentially all organization types, including universities and other educational institutions, private industry, nonprofit organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. entities, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other government agencies.
12) Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes U.S. and non-U.S. entities.
13) What funding instruments are associated with this listing?
The listing references grants and cooperative agreements.
14) What is the general activity category?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is called out in the draft opportunity notice.
16) Was there a workshop or bidders conference for this draft?
Yes. NASA scheduled an Explorer Program Workshop that also served as a Potential Bidders Conference.
17) When and where was the workshop held?
It was scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Washington, DC area.
18) What was the purpose of the workshop?
The purpose was to walk through the draft AO, provide an overview of the Explorer acquisition approach, and answer questions from potential proposers.
19) Where were workshop logistics and updates supposed to be posted?
Logistics and updates were to be posted on the Explorer Program Acquisition website at http://explorers.larc.nasa.gov/EX/.
20) How did NASA handle questions from the community during the draft phase?
NASA committed to answering inquiries by email and posting responses weekly to a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on the Explorer acquisition website.
21) Would questions be posted publicly with identifying information?
No. NASA noted it would preserve the anonymity of individuals or institutions submitting questions.
22) What was the deadline to submit comments on the draft AO?
The public comment window ended on July 16, 2010. This date is listed as both the original and current closing date for the draft review period.
23) What risk does NASA highlight about spending time or money during the draft stage?
NASA cautioned that anyone spending time or money preparing materials or concept responses during the draft stage does so entirely at their own risk, because the draft may change and a final solicitation might not be issued at all.
24) Who should receive comments on the draft?
Comments were directed to the Explorer Program Acquisition Scientist, Dr. Barbara L. Giles.
25) What reference text should be included with draft comments?
Comments were instructed to reference "Explorer EX AO."
26) How could comments be submitted?
Comments could be sent by mail to NASA headquarters (Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division) or by email.
27) What email address was provided for submitting comments?
Comments could be emailed to HQ-Explorers@mail.nasa.gov with the subject line "Explorer EX AO."
28) Were there separate contacts for access issues or support?
Yes. Separate contact details were provided for access issues and support.
29) What additional email addresses were listed for contact or support?
Dr. Giles: barbara.giles@nasa.gov. NAIS Support: nais.support@nasa.gov.
30) Where should a prospective team look for ongoing updates and official Q&A?
NASA indicated that updates, workshop logistics, and weekly-posted Q&A would be available on the Explorer Program Acquisition website at http://explorers.larc.nasa.gov/EX/.
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