$168,112,735
National Aeronautics and Space Administration·National Aeronautics and Space Administration
to SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
WORK BEGAN2002-03-15·LATEST ACTION2026-04-30·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_HQTR0200204DNASW02008_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-
Award description
NEW HORIZON -- PLUTO MISSION PHASE B
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In plain English
Latest obligation on the New Horizons Pluto mission, which began in 2002 and continues through 2029.
Sub-sectors
nasa-space-explorationpluto-missionongoing-contract-modification
Why this matters
New Horizons is NASA's flagship deep-space probe; this 24-year effort represents sustained U.S. commitment to outer-planet exploration and planetary science leadership.
Supply-chain signal
Ongoing funding sustains Southwest Research Institute's mission operations, data analysis, and spacecraft command infrastructure—critical for maintaining continuity in deep-space mission control.
U.S.–China competition angle
U.S. deep-space exploration capability demonstrates technological leadership in autonomous systems, long-duration spacecraft operations, and planetary science—areas where China is rapidly advancing.
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Period of performance
Start
2002-03-15
End
2029-09-30
Status
activein 1188 days
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- USAspending.gov — all awards for this UEI →
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- Award record ingested from usaspending. Source identifier CONT_AWD_HQTR0200204DNASW02008_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-.
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