Detectors and Integrated Electronics

A number of NASA funded missions are envisioned in the next decade that will support Artemis exploration, in situ resource utilization guiding, Artemis astronaut field work, explore the universe, investigate Extreme Weather on Earth, impacts of space weather on Earth system, support detailed characterization of Mars system in preparation for future crewed landers, and be sent to outer planets for exploration. The heart of these missions are the science instruments, and in turn, the heart of the science instrument is the detector system. This subtopic is seeking new and innovative detector and supporting systems for upcoming NASA missions. Infrared (IR) and Far-Infrared (Far-IR) cover a wide spectrum that is important for understanding our planet as well as the constantly changing universe around us. NASA is seeking new technologies or improvements to existing technologies to meet the detector needs of future missions, as described in the most recent decadal surveys for Earth science, planetary science, astrophysics, and in the NASA Moon-to-Mars program. Selected components are needed for ambient-temperature operation, and other components for cryogenic temperature operation. Critical gaps that should be addressed include those for low-power and low-cost readout integrated electronics and Far-IR-/submillimeter-wave detectors. Please note that the following areas are excluded from INSTALG.4.S26B this year: Technologies for visible detectors, with the exception of superconducting, are not being solicited this year. Technologies for lidar detectors are not being solicited this year. Superconducting detector technologies in the high energy spectrum (offerors are suggested to consider COSMO.1.S26A).