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$163,493,095

National Aeronautics and Space Administration·National Aeronautics and Space Administration

to PERATON INC.

aerospaceactive
ACTION DATE·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_80GSFC22CA019_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-
Award description

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NASA BALLOON FACILITY

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In plain English

Operations and management of NASA's balloon facility for atmospheric and space research missions.

Sub-sectors
scientific-researchspace-infrastructureballoon-systems
Why this matters

Maintains critical U.S. capability for high-altitude scientific research and technology testing platforms.

Supply-chain signal

Sustains demand for specialized aerospace contractors and high-altitude balloon manufacturing and support services.

U.S.–China competition angle

Preserves U.S. leadership in stratospheric research capabilities and scientific balloon technology development.

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Period of performance
Start
2022-06-01
End
2027-09-30
Status
activein 504 days
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