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SpaceWERX Ventures has selected Outpost Technologies Corporation (Outpost) to receive a $33.2 million, four-year Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract to develop and test a scalable heat shield, payload bus and paragliding system to develop a Joint Precision Orbital Cargo (J-POC) space vehicle to support hypersonic testing and reentry missions. The selection notice was presented on August 22nd, at Fed Supernova 2024 event in Austin, TX, and will begin later this year. The anticipated SpaceWERX award will fund four principal Outpost missions of the company’s Ferryall Earth-return vehicle, and development of the large-scale Outpost Carryall vehicle, which will carry up to 10 tons of cargo back to Earth. The first launch is set for the end of 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/7SM450TlfQp . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Ventures #STRATFI #space #hypersonic #reentry #innovation #technology

Calling all innovators! Don’t miss this upcoming opportunity to participate in the Sustained Space Maneuver (SSM) Challenge. SpaceWERX, in partnership with U.S. Space Command, is seeking cutting-edge ideas and state-of-the-art capabilities to help the United States Space Force explore alternative technologies and techniques to enable satellites to move freely in the space domain. The SpaceWERX SSM Challenge will be open for submissions on September 18. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to accelerate the USSF into the advanced digital age. To learn more visit: https://ow.ly/jF0n50Tgoej . . . #SpaceWERX #AFWERX #SSMChallenge #orbitaldefense

?? ONE WEEK LEFT: the 24.3/C Specific Topic solicitation will be in pre-release for only one more week until the solicitation opens on September 18. This solicitation is seeking solutions related to Space Domain Awareness, Tactical High Orbit Fast Transfer, Dynamic Space Operations, and more. Be sure to submit questions directly to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) before the pre-release period ends! Once the solicitation opens, the TPOC will no longer be able to respond to direct questions but you can still pose questions through the DSIP Q&A. View all pre-release details, login or create an account to submit questions and find TPOC contact information here: https://ow.ly/q4RO50TgnXo . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #space #USSF #DAF #DoD

As part of our effort to build a vibrant space innovation ecosystem connecting small businesses with the broader space economy, SpaceWERX is co-sponsoring a Pervasive Technologies Expo Day with Space Systems Command's Space Systems Integration Office on September 17. This event will offer entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to make a 5-minute presentation on their capabilities to a diverse audience composed of Defense Prime contractors, Government Program Office representatives, Venture Capitalists, and other potential customers. The presenting companies represent a curated list of current SpaceWERX awarded SBIR companies with innovative technologies that support a broad range of space missions. Expo Day will be held at The BR-DGE in El Segundo, CA, on Tuesday, September 17, 9am - 4pm PT. Seating is limited - request to join by this Friday, September 13: https://ow.ly/CiJb50ThSUL . . . #SpaceWERX #event #space #spaceeconomy #government #venturecapital #SSC #USSF #SBIR

TrustPoint has been selected by SpaceWERX for two Direct-to-Phase II contracts, in the amount of $3.8 million total, focused on demonstrating the company’s GPS-independent ground control segment and an advanced position, navigation and timing (PNT) security application. "The United States Space Force Space Force has been vocal about the criticality of GNSS solutions and their current vulnerabilities," said Chris DeMay, Founder and Chief Operating Officer at TrustPoint. "The AltPNT Challenge is a meaningful demonstration of their commitment to investing in innovative commercial PNT solutions like ours. TrustPoint is thrilled to advance our valuable capabilities through multiple contracts with this tremendous customer." Read more: https://ow.ly/4B1L50TaQRo . . . #SpaceWERX #SpaceVentures #SBIR #GPS #AltPNT #innovation #technology

Evolution Space has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1.2 million focused on solid propulsion hypersonic boost and target solutions. "Hypersonics research in the US needs more support, and Evolution is proud to be applying their tech and doing their duty for a core strategic interest," stated Justin Karl, Ph.D., Evolution's VP of Technology. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/usUS50TaQBg . . . #SpaceWERX #SpaceVentures #SBIR #hypersonic #space #innovation #technology

Be sure to join us for a one hour virtual event hosted by SpaceWERX on Tuesday, September 10! ?? This event will provide an opportunity for mission area partners and end users to directly discuss a mission need or capability gap with event participants. Our government sponsors will be briefing on the Expeditionary Space Domain Awareness (ExSDA) 24.3/C Specific Topic solicitation. Registration is not required - click the link to attend next Tuesday 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT: https://ow.ly/yuVF50TfNkl You can view pre-release details, login or create an account to submit questions and find Technical Point of Contact information here: https://ow.ly/a4g150TfNkn . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #space #USSF #DAF #DoD #event #webinar

Rogue Space Systems Corporation has been selected by SpaceWERX for a SBIR Phase II award valued over $1 million. This project will further their efforts towards characterization of Resident-Space-Objects (RSOs) for identification, classification, and diagnosis through their Contactless Laser Satellite Stethoscope (CLASS). Rogue's CLASS technology will enhance and complement other remote sensors in characterizing the operational state and life of spacecraft. This elevated situational awareness will play a key role in global space initiatives such as space traffic management and the enhancement of situational awareness, as well as open new opportunities to monitor and service satellites. Read more: https://ow.ly/Bbv150TaPcF . . . #SpaceWERX #SpaceVentures #SBIR #laser #satellite #sensor #innovation #technology

?? JUST IN: The STRATFI Notice of Opportunity submission deadline has now been extended to October 2! If you have questions about the documents or eligibility requirements, join us during an upcoming AMA webinar to get them answered - now also extended through September 26! Links to submit and join below. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Ventures #STRATFI #NoticeofOpportunity #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF

Impulse Space has been selected by SpaceWERX, sponsored by United States Space Force's Space Systems Command Space Safari Office, for a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award with the value of $60 million between government funds, matching Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds, and private funds. The work will focus on the company’s high-performance kick stage, Helios, to address pressing challenges in geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO) for the United States Department of the Air Force. Capable of taking more than 5 tons from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to GEO in less than a day, Helios will enable responsive delivery capabilities to high-energy orbits like Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), GEO, and cislunar space. Through the STRATFI award, Helios is intended to support mission areas including space access, mobility, and logistics. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wuF650TaOxv . . . #SpaceWERX #SpaceVentures #STRATFI #SBIR #space #LEO #MEO #GEO #USSF #SSC #DAF #innovation #technology