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) issued this special notice for the Science Transport & Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE) program under solicitation number NNH25ZDA001N-STRIDE. As part of the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 announcement, the program is managed by the Mars Exploration Program within the Planetary Science Division. The opportunity is classified under PSC AR11 for Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research. NASA seeks proposals from U.S. industry to conduct design studies for advanced robotic surface and aerial mobility systems featuring payload transportation and deployment capabilities for Mars surface operations. Proposers may also perform early-stage prototyping of hardware intended for these purposes.

Recent amendments have finalized the solicitation text and established a response deadline of April 1, 2026. The Science Mission Directorate provides administrative updates, including frequently asked questions and summary information, through five specific attachments: the full solicitation text, three instructional emails, and the original SAM notice. Erica Montbach is the designated point of contact for this requirement. The program’s technical and procedural updates are coordinated via the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES), which hosts the final text and any supplemental guidance regarding virtual meetings or clarified solicitation requirements.