Atmospheric Exploration Observatory Partnership

NASA is seeking partnership proposals to complete the former GeoCarb instrument, integrate it with a spacecraft, launch and operate the observatory, and share its atmospheric remote-sensing data.

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Dec 02, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 02, 2026 03:03 PM
Other (Announcement for Partnership Proposals (AFPP))
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Description

NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Earth Science Division, is inviting innovative partnership proposals for the Atmospheric Exploration Observatory. The anticipated partnership or partnerships would complete the former GeoCarb instrument, integrate the instrument with a spacecraft, launch and operate the observatory, and share its unique atmospheric-observation data while advancing commercial remote sensing.

Classification Codes
NAICS927110Space Research and Technology
PSCAR12AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY - APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
atmospheric remote sensingspacecraft integrationsatellite launch operations
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Timeline
Sep 2, 2026-Published Date
Dec 2, 2026-Response Deadline
Dec 17, 2026-Inactive Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
1st AFPP Email.docxSep 02, 2026 12:00 PM
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