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Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) Gas Analysis Instrument Concepts and Models

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · NASA Kennedy Space Center · RFI-KSC-MSoloGasAnalysisInstrument-2026

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+ FULL DESCRIPTION IN ATTACHED RFI PACKAGE + Identify potential partners and innovative applications for the Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) instrument. NASA is looking for opportunities for rapid infusion into upcomin

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LUNAR OUTPOST INC	$66M	May 26, 2026	THE LUNAR TERRAIN VEHICLE SERVICES (LTVS) HIGH…
VENTURI ASTROLAB INC	$66M	May 26, 2026	THE LUNAR TERRAIN VEHICLE SERVICES (LTVS) HIGH…
UNITED LAUNCH SERVICES, LLC	$26M	Jun 18, 2026	CENTAUR UPPER STAGE FOR SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS) TO BE…
UNITED LAUNCH SERVICES, LLC	$10M	Mar 30, 2026	60-DAY STUDY VC5 FOR SLS
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	$7M	Feb 13, 2026	DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, FABRICATION, ALIGNMENT, TESTING,…
ASTROTECH SPACE OPERATIONS, LLC	$4M	Jan 30, 2026	JOINT POLAR SATELLITE SYSTEM-4 (JPSS-4) PAYLOAD…
LANTERIS SPACE LLC	$2M	Apr 20, 2026	PPE - TTO 031
ASTROTECH SPACE OPERATIONS, LLC	$2M	May 26, 2026	COMPTON SPECTROMETER AND IMAGER(COSI) PAYLOAD PROCESSING…

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