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NASA Awards Enable Research, Technology to Build Future Workforce
Publication: NASA
Author: Sandra May
Source published: 15/10/2026, 15:57:47 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 16:08:27 UTC
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Briefings
NASA selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive $12 million under the M-STAR initiative to accelerate research and technology development for Artemis missions. Selected institutions include California State University, Sacramento; University of Central Florida; and others, each receiving up to $1 million to enhance capabilities for lunar and Mars exploration. Alicia Baturoni Cortez, MUREP program manager, stated the initiative creates opportunities for students and faculty to build skills while closing technology gaps for long-duration operations. The awardees focus on areas such as AI models for robotics, aerothermal simulation, regolith characterization, and advanced propulsion hardware. This funding supports NASA's mission to develop innovative technologies that improve space transportation and human exploration.
Key points
- NASA selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive $12 million under the M-STAR initiative to accelerate research and technology development for Artemis missions.
- Selected institutions include California State University, Sacramento; University of Central Florida; and others, each receiving up to $1 million to enhance capabilities for lunar and Mars exploration.
Context and limitations
Coverage is limited to the 12 selected institutions and their specific research projects listed in the evidence. The evidence does not include details on the total number of M-STAR investigators, the specific outcomes of the funded projects, or the timeline for when these initiatives will begin operations.
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