May 18, 2026
Closes
Aug 11, 2026
Request for Information (RFI): Private Sector Partnerships in Astrobiology, Planetary Protection, and Space Biology
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate released an RFI seeking expressions of interest from U.S. private sector, academic, nonprofit, and government organizations for potential partnerships in astrobiology, planetary protection, and space biology. The RFI requests ideas in areas including technology development, data analytics/AI, life detection and sample analysis, applied astrobiology, planetary protection, space biology, and communications/engagement. The notice is for planning/information purposes (an RFI), not a solicitation for grants or contracts.