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R -- NRA FOR PLANETARY INSTRUMENT DEFINITION AND DEVELOPMENT SOL NRA-96-OSS-11 POC Dr. T. Kostiuk tel: 202/358-0297 PLANETARY INSTRUMENT DEFINITION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SOL NRA 96-OSS-11 POC NASA Planetary Instrument Definition and Development Program (PIDDP) Research Announcement (NRA 96-OSS-11). The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Office of Space Science solicits basic research proposals that support the advancement of spacecraft-based instrument technology for use in scientific investigations on future planetary missions. A detailed description of the general area of interest and specific guidance for proposal preparation is available electronically via the World Wide Web after June 13, 1996. The URL address is: ''http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/solar_system/''. Further information and paper copies of the NRA are available from: Manager, Planetary Instrument Definition and Development Program, Code SR, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546-0001 ((202) 358-0297; FAX (202) 358-3097). This opportunity will be open for a period through September 13, 1996. Participation in this program is open to all categories of organization, both domestic and foreign, industry, education institutions, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other Government agencies. This notice constitutes a NASA Research Announcement as contemplated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2). (0142)

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