Commercial Microwave Radiometer Mission Design

The contract involves the conceptual design of a low-cost microwave radiometer mission, which will be commercially owned and operated. This mission is intended to work in formation flying with NASA’s FALCON constellation, requiring integration of the spacecraft bus and associated subsystems. The goal is to develop a cost-effective solution that complements NASA’s existing satellite efforts, enhancing capabilities through commercial collaboration. The contracting opportunity is posted by NASA Headquarters and targets a subcontract arrangement under the NAICS code 334511. The work will be performed in Washington, and the solicitation was made available on April 21, 2026, with responses due by May 8, 2026. The project focuses on leveraging commercial technology for advanced remote sensing, emphasizing innovation in spacecraft design and subsystem integration to support NASA’s formation flying objectives.