Date: June 7th 2008

June 6, 2008

Dwayne Brown Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1726 dwayne c brown@nasa gov

Michael Mewhinney Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif 650-604-3937 michael s mewhinney@nasa gov

RELEASE: 08-140

NASA SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR LUNAR SCIENCE RESEARCH

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif -- NASA is looking for the right stuff to further scientific knowledge about the moon

NASA's Science Mission Directorate, in cooperation with the agency's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, recently issued a Cooperative Agreement Notice seeking research projects for the NASA Lunar Science Institute The institute is located at NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif Under the terms of the Cooperative Agreement Notice, proposals must include an innovative, interdisciplinary lunar research program that aligns with the institutes goals and objectives

Proposals may address science of the moon, on the moon and from the moon, including objectives that meet NASA's future lunar exploration needs NASA expects to make $8 million to $10 million available for the research, and anticipates making five to seven awards, including one focused on exploration objectives

Participation is open to all categories of organizations, both domestic and foreign, including industry, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and federally funded research and development centers NASA field centers and other government agencies also are eligible to submit proposals

"The institute will support team science, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to lunar research," said David Morrison, interim director of the institute "Our goals are to strengthen the community of lunar scientists and encourage students to enter this field "

The NASA Lunar Science Institute is modeled after the NASA Astrobiology Institute, with teams across the nation working together to help lead the agency's lunar research activities Selected teams also will include programs in education and public outreach to strengthen public understanding of science

Notices of intent are due June 27, 2008 Proposals are due Aug 29, 2008 The Cooperative Agreement Notice is available on the Web To read the notice, visit:

http://nspires nasaprs com

Select "Open Solicitations," then select "NNHo8ZDA008C," to read the full text of the notice

For more information about the NASA Lunar Science Institute, visit:

http://lunarscience arc nasa gov

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