NASA Astrophysics Theory Program
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The NASA Astrophysics Theory Program is a research funding initiative that supports theoretical and computational studies to advance understanding of astrophysical phenomena and guide NASA’s space science missions.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
NASA astrophysics program
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astrophysics theory program → research funding program → |
| administeredBy |
NASA Astrophysics Division
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NASA Science Mission Directorate → |
| beneficiary |
NASA center scientists
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US research institutions → academic researchers → |
| country |
United States
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| emphasis |
development of predictive astrophysical models
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fundamental physical processes in the universe → linking theory with observations → |
| field |
astrophysics
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| focusArea |
astrophysical transients
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cosmology → exoplanet theory → galaxy formation and evolution → gravitational waves theory → high-energy astrophysics → interstellar medium → planetary system formation and evolution → stellar astrophysics → |
| fundingSource |
NASA Astrophysics research budget
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| goal |
advance understanding of astrophysical phenomena
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develop theoretical frameworks for interpreting astrophysical observations → support NASA space science missions → support development of computational models in astrophysics → |
| language |
English
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| operatedBy |
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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| proposalMechanism |
NASA ROSES solicitations
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| proposalProcess |
peer-reviewed competitive solicitations
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| roleInMissions |
guides design of NASA astrophysics missions
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helps define science objectives for future missions → supports interpretation of mission data → |
| sponsor |
computational astrophysics research
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theoretical astrophysics research → |
| sponsorType |
federal research funding program
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| supports |
individual investigator grants
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multi-institution collaborations → research at NASA centers → university-based research → |
| supportsResearchType |
computational studies
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data analysis methodology for astrophysics → interpretation of NASA mission data → modeling and simulation of astrophysical systems → theoretical studies → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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NASA APD
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NASA Astrophysics Division → |
overseesProgram |