# VINES: Track 1: Spectrum Coexistence and Integration for Mega LEO and Direct-to-Handset Satellite Networks

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Texas at Austin |
| Location | AUSTIN, TX |
| Project | VINES: Track 1: Spectrum Coexistence and Integration for Mega LEO and Direct-to-Handset Satellite Networks |
| Award amount | $900,000 |
| Obligated so far | $700,000 |
| Awarded | 2026-07-29 |
| Period | 2026-10-01 to 2029-09-30 |
| Program | Use-Inspired NextG |
| Directorate / division | CSE / CCP |
| Award ID | 2549352 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2549352). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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