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NASA Early Stage Innovations for In Situ Resource Utilization (ESI26-ISRU): Lunar water purification research grants

NASA’s STRG program is seeking early-stage research proposals from eligible U.S. universities focused on civil space needs. This specific solicitation targets Lunar In Situ Resource Utilization—Water Purification technologies at low TRLs. It uses a two-step process with mandatory preliminary proposals due August 13, 2026, and invited full proposals due December 16, 2026, with planned awards st…

Source

Agency: NASA Headquarters

Award

Award Ceiling: $1.5M

Dates

Open Date: July 6, 2026

Close Date: August 13, 2026

Eligibility

industry:education

industry:research

Keywords

isru

lunar water purification

space technology grants

early stage research

low trl technologies

nasa strg

nspires submission

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