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Private Astronaut Missions 5 and 6 Flight Opportunities Source Selection Statement

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Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Houston, TX, 77058, USA

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NONE

Documents

NASA NRA NNJ13ZBG001N Focus Area 4A Source Selection Statement

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 15

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AwardedOct 22

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center

Office AddressHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA

Contacts

Nicholas J. Thibodeau

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Elizabeth Kosobud

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Full Description

Please see the attached Source Selection Statement for award information.

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