NextSTEP-3 B: Moon to Mars Architecture Studies

NASA Explores Moon to Mars Plans with NextSTEP-3 B Studies

NASA’s Ambitious Moon to Mars Architecture Initiative: A Comprehensive Overview In an exciting and forward-looking initiative, NASA is seeking collaboration with industry leaders to develop the architectural concepts necessary for advancing human exploration from the Moon to Mars. This effort, known as the Moon to Mars Architecture, aims to address the intricacies of sustainable human […]

NextSTEP-3 B: Moon to Mars Architecture Studies

Notice ID: M2M-MSFC-0001 December 15, 2025 – Synopsis Released NAICS Codes: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) NASA seeks industry-led architecture concept development, concept refinement studies, and risk-reduction activities that address Moon to Mars Architecture gaps through the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-3 (NextSTEP-3). NASA p…