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$1,912,334
| Recipient | CESIUMASTRO INC UEI ETNXN97SBHG3 |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 80NSSC18C0200 |
| Award amount | $1,912,334 |
| Award type | DEFINITIVE CONTRACT |
| Awarding agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration — National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| NAICS | 541715 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) |
| PSC | AR11 |
| Start date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| End date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Place of performance | AUSTIN, TX |
| Record updated | May 4, 2026 |
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