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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY for $149,322,029.50

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2/29/2008, 12:00 AM

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Government Contract #NNG08FD60C

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $149,322,029.50. The contract was awarded by the agency office NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, which is a division with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Summary of Award

In February 2008, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) embarked on an ambitious venture with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), formalized through a definitive contract award identified as NNG08FD60C. The project, known as the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR), is a Principal Investigator-led Small Explorer Mission, focusing on space research and development. The contract underscores NASA's commitment to advancing space exploration technologies, reflecting both the complexity and potential impact of the mission.

### Overview of the NuSTAR Mission

NuSTAR is part of NASA's broader mission to conduct exceptional space observations and surveys. Its primary aims include managing proposed NuSTAR tasks, collaborating with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to develop project requirements, designing crucial components such as the Focal Plane Assembly and optics assembly, and developing prototypes necessary for the mission. Additionally, it involves completing essential spacecraft requirements, performing system engineering analyses, and advancing the baseline spacecraft design. This comprehensive scope of work allows NASA to push the boundaries of current scientific understanding through advanced space technology. ### Contract and Award Details Spanning from February 29, 2008, to potentially May 31, 2028, the contract was established with an initial obligation of over $135 million and has exercised options amounting to nearly $149 million. The financial dimensions of this agreement highlight the considerable investment NASA is making in deploying and supporting NuSTAR. The total outlay has reached close to $17.7 million, signifying significant financial transactions to uphold the project's ongoing advancements. ### Recipient Information Caltech, the recipient of the contract, is renowned as a center of scientific and engineering excellence, with a rich history of collaboration with NASA. Known for its cutting-edge research and staggering contributions to various scientific disciplines, Caltech is a fitting partner for such an advanced mission. Located in Pasadena, California, Caltech exemplifies a model institution capable of fostering innovation due to its unique standing as a higher education, nonprofit, educational institution. ### Award and Transaction Dynamics The award's dynamics are characterized by several modifications and transactions from 2008 to 2025, reflecting the project's evolving needs. These transactions are imperative for meeting the mission’s requirements, ensuring timely progressions and adaptations to new challenges and scientific insights. A notable transaction occurred on March 9, 2010, with a considerable amount of over $16.2 million disbursed. This significant infusion of resources underscores a crucial phase in the project, likely representative of substantial developmental milestones or technological enhancements. Similarly, the transaction on June 25, 2009, amounted to more than $4.4 million. This could be indicative of essential procurements or critical phases in the execution of project components, further illustrating the rigorous financial oversight and adaptation required for such complex projects. Continued financial allocations, such as the $2.5 million on June 22, 2020, or the $1.4 million on August 4, 2021, further sustain the mission’s progression, supporting ongoing research efforts, technological advancements, and possible adjustments or enhancements in mission goals. ### Competitive and Administrative Context The contract was awarded through full and open competition, implying a robust competitive process that ensures the tendering process remains transparent and competitive, reflecting the highest value and efficiency in expenditure. Despite the competitive landscape, Caltech emerged as a partner of choice, which also attests to their credibility and capability in handling such significant projects. The intricacies of managing and facilitating funding are coordinated through NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, responsible for overseeing obligations and disbursements. The Center ensures compliance and maintains alignment with bureaucratic and scientific procedures necessary to achieve the mission’s objectives. ### Implications for R&D and Future Explorations Engaging Caltech to lead research and development (R&D) efforts for space exploration showcases NASA’s strategy of leveraging academic prowess to enhance technological and scientific benchmarks. This collaboration is not only set to achieve its immediate mission objectives but also potentially contribute a wealth of knowledge to future explorations and R&D methodologies. Moreover, this project reflects a broader governmental strategy to invest in scientific advancements by coalescing public resources, academic knowledge, and administrative oversight. It emphasizes a commitment to exploring unknown scientific territories potentially laden with valuable insights into space science. ### Conclusion The NuSTAR contract between NASA and Caltech epitomizes a strategic alliance fostering advanced scientific inquiry and technological advancement. With its commitment reflected in substantial financial investments and a competitive procurement process, NASA is dedicated to spearheading groundbreaking research, advancing the frontiers of space exploration, and potentially unraveling the cosmos' secrets. This collaborative effort not only enhances current understanding but sets a foundation for continued exploration and innovation in space science.

Contract Details

Contract IDNNG08FD60C
Contract TypeD
Total Obligation$135,144,815.50
Exercised Options$149,322,029.50
Base Amount + Options$149,322,029.50
Date Signed2008-02-29
Contract DescriptionNUSTAR IS A PRICIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)-LED SMALL EXPLORER (SMEX) MISSION THAT PERFORMS SURVEYS AND POINTED OBSERVATIONS. THIS ACQUISITION IS IN RESPONSE TO HQ AO NNG07ZDA003O AND EXTENDS THE BRIDGE PHASE B EFFORT FROM MARCH 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2008. DURING THIS PERIOD, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL: 1. MANAGE THE PROPOSED NUSTAR TASKS, PROVIDE COST AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION TO NASA AS REQUIRED; 2. WORK WITH JPL TO DEVELOP THE NUSTAR PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TO BE READY FOR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS REVIEW (SSR). 3. DESIGN THE FOCAL PLANE ASSEMBLY, PERFORM REQUIRED ANALYSES, IDENTIFY ALL LONG LEAD PARTS, AND INITIATE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS AS REQUIRED. 4. DESIGN THE INSTRUMENT ENCLOSURES, SHIELD, AND APERTURE, PERFORM REQUIRED ANALYSES, IDENTIFY ALL LONG LEAD ITEMS, AND INITIATE LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS AS REQUIRED. 5. COMPLETE THE GLASS PRODUCTION FACILITY, PRODUCE THE NUSTAR GLASSES TO VERIFY THE PRODUCTION CAPABILITY. 6. DEVELOP PROTOTYPES FOR THE OPTICS ASSEMBLY, DESIGN THE OPTICS ASSEMBLY AND THE PRODUCTION FACILITY, AND PERFORM REQUIRED ANALYSIS. 7. COMPLETE THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE MAST, CANISTER AND INSTRUMENT STRUCTURE, IDENTIFY LONG LEAD PROCUREMENTS. 8. COMPLETE THE SPACECRAFT REQUIREMENTS, PERFORM SYSTEM ENGINEERING ANALYSES, AND CONTINUE THE BASELINE SPACECRAFT DESIGN. 9. COMPLETE THE MOS (MISSION OPERATIONS SYSTEM) REQUIREMENTS AND THE PRELIMINARY MOS PLAN.
Start Date2008-02-29
End Date2028-05-31

Agency Details

Awarding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding OfficeNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Funding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding OfficeNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

Recipient Details

RecipientCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Recipient Location1200 E CALIFORNIA BLVD PASADENA CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Educational Institution, Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Higher Education (Private)

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #93$120,000.00April 10, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $120,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #92$0.00January 24, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #91$1,364,000.00January 7, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,364,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #90$1,801,069.00July 15, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,801,069.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #89$1,020,962.00June 21, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,020,962.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #88$500,000.00March 7, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $500,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00086$1,700,000.00May 4, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,700,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #85$762,211.00January 18, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $762,211.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #84$701,000.00September 21, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $701,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #83$1,200,000.00August 9, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,200,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #82$0.00August 9, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #81$760,000.00July 27, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $760,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #80$1,500,000.00February 2, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,500,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #78$1,400,000.00August 4, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,400,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #77$1,500,000.00May 18, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,500,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #76$45,792.00July 13, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $45,792.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #75$2,500,000.00June 22, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,500,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #74$600,000.00September 25, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $600,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #73$2,070,000.00August 13, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,070,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #72$-2,070,000.00August 13, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-2,070,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #71$404,000.00May 13, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $404,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #70$855,644.00April 23, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $855,644.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #69$-855,644.00April 18, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-855,644.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #68$2,500,000.00March 19, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,500,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #67$200,000.00February 11, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $200,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #66$855,644.00February 1, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $855,644.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #65$0.00March 15, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #64$900,000.00February 27, 2018

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $900,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #63$1,170,000.00October 24, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,170,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #62$254,683.00April 25, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $254,683.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #61$300,000.00March 21, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $300,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #59$0.00September 7, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #58$2,000,000.00July 7, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,000,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #57$0.00June 20, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #56$675,000.00April 28, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $675,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #55$0.00April 18, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #54$1,066,899.00February 17, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,066,899.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #53$0.00July 9, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #52$2,400,000.00June 3, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,400,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #51$-0.34January 28, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-0.34 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #50$900,000.00January 22, 2015

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $900,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #49$0.00December 3, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #48$0.00November 24, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #46$0.00September 4, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #45$900,000.00July 18, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $900,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #44$900,000.00April 7, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $900,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #43$78,365.18March 14, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $78,365.18 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #42$0.00January 16, 2014

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #41$714,000.00September 24, 2013

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $714,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #40$61,990.66December 19, 2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $61,990.66 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #39$3,838,176.00September 27, 2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $3,838,176.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #38$1,810,122.00September 25, 2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,810,122.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #37$1,280,000.00June 29, 2012

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,280,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #35$0.00December 1, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #34$2,600,000.00September 15, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,600,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #32$2,000,000.00June 16, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,000,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #31$3,000,000.00May 2, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $3,000,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #30$1,000,001.00April 8, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,000,001.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #29$2,974,074.00March 23, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,974,074.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #28$540,109.00March 4, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $540,109.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #27$2,623,000.00January 11, 2011

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,623,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #26$1,377,000.00December 21, 2010

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,377,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #25$2,100,000.00October 21, 2010

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,100,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #24$2,500,000.00September 2, 2010

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,500,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #23$16,280,648.00March 9, 2010

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $16,280,648.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #22$1,142,001.00January 21, 2010

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,142,001.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #20$0.00November 23, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #18$511,763.48August 14, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $511,763.48 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #17$0.00July 10, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #16$4,446,460.00June 25, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $4,446,460.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #15$0.00June 3, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #14$0.00May 26, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #13$10,243,580.00May 4, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $10,243,580.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #12$3,300,000.00April 9, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $3,300,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #11$800,000.00March 23, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $800,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #10$500,000.00March 11, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $500,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #9$815,422.65March 4, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $815,422.65 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #8$0.00February 6, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #7$2,801,840.00January 22, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,801,840.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #6$2,189,020.00December 29, 2008

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,189,020.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #4$1,380,157.87August 13, 2008

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,380,157.87 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #3$7,575,772.00July 18, 2008

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $7,575,772.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #2$0.00June 24, 2008

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #1$2,850,128.00April 23, 2008

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $2,850,128.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #0$1,616,000.00February 29, 2008

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,616,000.00 to CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.