Science Transport & Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE) Program in NASA Research Announcement (NRA): RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES (ROSES) 2025

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) issued this special notice for the Science Transport & Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE) program. This initiative, part of the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 announcement, seeks to solicit proposals from U.S. industry to conduct design studies for advanced robotic surface and aerial mobility systems. These systems are intended to provide payload transportation and deployment capabilities for Mars surface operations and may include early-stage hardware prototyping to support the Mars Exploration Program.

Categorized under PSC AR11 for Space R&D Services, Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities, and Basic Research, this opportunity is managed by the Planetary Science Division. The solicitation process involves multiple amendments and updates, including clarified requirements and revised response dates. Supporting documentation includes five attachments consisting of email summaries, frequently asked questions, and the full solicitation text. Erica Montbach serves as the point of contact for this notice.

The response deadline for solicitation NNH25ZDA001N-STRIDE is April 1, 2026. Proposals and related materials are processed through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES), which serves as the primary landing page for full final text, virtual meeting access details, and any subsequent clarifications or amendments to the solicitation.