Time History of Events & Macroscale Interactions During Substorms (Themis) Mission Phase a Effort the…

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Time History of Events & Macroscale Interactions During Substorms (Themis) Mission Phase a Effort the Contractor Shall Provide a Concept Study for the Themis Mission in Order to Provide NASA with More Definitive Information Regarding the Cost, Risk, and Feasibility of the Investigation. The Contractor Shall Prepare and Deliver a Concept Study Report Detailing the Results of the Study in Accordance with Attachment B of the Contract Entitled "Medium-Class Explorer Program Guidelines and Criteria for the Phase a Concept Study". The Contractor Shall Also Support a NASA Site Visit at Its Facility to Discuss the Concept Study Report and Attend a Phase a Concept Study Review Meeting, Bridge Phase Option: The Contractor Shall Commence Initial Definition Phase Activities, Including Long Lead Parts Procurements. And the Following Activities: - Provide Program Management for Themis - Begin Scientific Studies and Simulations to Provide Scientific Input for Instrument and Orbit Design Ensuring They Meet Science Goals - Begin the Design and Development and Instruments, Other Hardware, and Electronics and - Begin Flight Software Development