80NSSC18M0060
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
The current extension continues the offer of a framework to cost-effectively integrate research using a suite of model organisms to target complementary questions in human spaceflight. By providing to NASA post-bachelor apprentice scientists, the next generation of space biology leaders trained as only Blue Marble Space can, in laboratory and scientific excellence, in effective science communication, and in the broader ethics related to their work.
The overall objectives of this extension are to continue our successful work in identifying and, in the process, lowering the cost in identifying quantitatively the effect of spaceflight environment on model organisms and how they translate to the human. This is achieved by providing a cost-effective talent pool and low overhead (Blue Marble Space (BMS) has a 10% fixed overhead rate), communicate and integrate research findings with the Ames Space Biology community by facilitating interlaboratory communication spear-headed by BMS post-bachelor apprentice scientists (thereafter: post-BACs), and continuing the training of these post-BACs in effective scientific communication and ethics skills.
More specifically, this extension will continue the development of a cost-effective integrated scientific framework furthering NASA's research and educational needs. In particular:
Objective 1: Investigate the loss of skeletal function at the molecular, physiological, and cellular level under spaceflight conditions and develop countermeasures.
Objective 2: Investigate cell regeneration mechanisms under spaceflight conditions.
Objective 3: Investigate immune system adaptation to spaceflight.
Objective 4: Investigate cardiovascular and vascular adaptation to spaceflight.
Objective 5: Investigate eukaryotic cell adaptation to radiation exposure under spaceflight conditions.
Objective 6: Investigate organ and organism development under spaceflight conditions.
Objective 7: Investigate organ and organism development under spaceflight conditions. Examine microbial dispersal using NASA balloons, aircraft, and the International Space Station.
The overall objectives of this extension are to continue our successful work in identifying and, in the process, lowering the cost in identifying quantitatively the effect of spaceflight environment on model organisms and how they translate to the human. This is achieved by providing a cost-effective talent pool and low overhead (Blue Marble Space (BMS) has a 10% fixed overhead rate), communicate and integrate research findings with the Ames Space Biology community by facilitating interlaboratory communication spear-headed by BMS post-bachelor apprentice scientists (thereafter: post-BACs), and continuing the training of these post-BACs in effective scientific communication and ethics skills.
More specifically, this extension will continue the development of a cost-effective integrated scientific framework furthering NASA's research and educational needs. In particular:
Objective 1: Investigate the loss of skeletal function at the molecular, physiological, and cellular level under spaceflight conditions and develop countermeasures.
Objective 2: Investigate cell regeneration mechanisms under spaceflight conditions.
Objective 3: Investigate immune system adaptation to spaceflight.
Objective 4: Investigate cardiovascular and vascular adaptation to spaceflight.
Objective 5: Investigate eukaryotic cell adaptation to radiation exposure under spaceflight conditions.
Objective 6: Investigate organ and organism development under spaceflight conditions.
Objective 7: Investigate organ and organism development under spaceflight conditions. Examine microbial dispersal using NASA balloons, aircraft, and the International Space Station.
Awardee
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Clayton,
Delaware
19938-1820
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 9105% from $72,228 to $6,648,382.
Blue Marble Space was awarded
Cost-Effective Integration of Space Biology Research for NASA
Cooperative Agreement 80NSSC18M0060
worth $6,648,382
from Shared Services Center in April 2018 with work to be completed primarily in Clayton Delaware United States.
The grant
was awarded through assistance program 43.007 Space Operations.
Status
Last Modified 9/5/24
Period of Performance
4/1/18
Start Date
Not Provided
End Date
Funding Split
$6.6M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$6.6M
Total Obligated
Transaction History
Modifications to 80NSSC18M0060
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
80NSSC18M0060
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
80NSSC NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
Funding Office
80NSSC NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
Awardee UEI
WVSCVLNFLWE7
Awardee CAGE
62A59
Performance District
DE-00
Senators
Thomas Carper
Christopher Coons
Christopher Coons
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0120) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,253,485 | 38% |
| Space Operations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0115) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,186,739 | 36% |
| Exploration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0124) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $1,024,136 | 17% |
| Safety, Security and Mission Services, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (080-0122) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $406,825 | 7% |
Modified: 9/5/24