Space Tenders and Grants9 to 15 November 2026

NASA Kennedy Space Center is inviting proposals to add new commercial launch service providers to the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare contract. US launch providers can submit proposals by December 10, 2026.

The US Space Force Space Systems Command is inviting white papers to onboard industry partners into a consortium for a LEO space-to-space communications mesh. White papers are due by November 24, 2026, for potential inclusion under a zero-dollar Other Transaction Agreement.

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is procuring a mobile optical ground station system for satellite-based quantum communications. Submissions are due by November 25, 2026, and no contract value is stated.

The ISRO Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is procuring the design, development, realization, and supply of fast-response 3-way 2-position solenoid valves for aerospace applications. Bids must be submitted by registered suppliers on the ISRO portal by December 1, 2026.

NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is soliciting research proposals for the Fall 2027 NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities program. Eligible graduate students and academic institutions must submit proposals by December 9, 2026.