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Space Development Corporation

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Space Development Corporation has achieved 'Awardable' status through the DARPA Expedited Research Implementation Series (ERIS) Marketplace.

Mentioned as: Space Development CorporationNarrative GeneralOct 27, 2025ABOVE rockets into DARPA’s ERIS Elite—Unlocking next-generation space defense innovations

Space Development Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Above: Orbital, will test the performance and durability of its proprietary materials in low Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station on the Materials International Space Station Experiment MISSE-19 mission in March flown on SpaceX Dragon resupply mission SPX-30.

Mentioned as: Space Development CorporationTechnical ProductFeb 22, 2024Above to Launch Proprietary Materials to the ISS for Experiments and Tests

ABOVE: Orbital is a subsidiary of ABOVE: Space Development Corporation that is planning for future habitability in low Earth orbit, cislunar space, and beyond.

Mentioned as: Space Development CorporationOrg RelationshipDec 18, 2023Archimedes orbital system showcases successful applications of directed energy

Above: Space Development Corporation was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I Award from the United States Air Force to develop a solar heated crucible for the manufacturing of lightweight, thin-film solar photovoltaics on-orbit.

Mentioned as: Space Development CorporationOrg RelationshipMay 14, 2023U.S.A.F. awards contracts to Above: Space Development Corporation + Ascent Solar Technologies

Above: Space Development Corporation received a $1,700,000 Phase II SBIR award earlier 2023 to develop an efficient, lightweight structure to support solar panels, large power systems, communications antenna arrays, and other space infrastructure functions.

Mentioned as: Space Development CorporationOrg RelationshipMay 14, 2023U.S.A.F. awards contracts to Above: Space Development Corporation + Ascent Solar Technologies

Paragon Space Development Corporation received a $1,600,000 award to develop the Cryogenic Encapsulating Launch Shroud and Insulated Upper Stage (CELSIUS) to insulate and protect cryogenic upper stages in space.

Mentioned as: Space Development CorporationOrg RelationshipAug 10, 2018NASA funds commercial technology development and market studies