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Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)

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Orion Space Solutions conducted Phase 1 of the IARPA SINTRA program and made breakthrough discoveries in the study of ionospheric interactions induced by orbital debris.

Mentioned as: iarpaNarrative GeneralJan 22, 2026IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking

Phase 2 of the IARPA SINTRA program will develop tools to estimate characteristics of previously untracked debris objects based on observations of plasma wave activity.

Mentioned as: iarpaNarrative PlanJan 22, 2026IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking

The IARPA SINTRA program addresses detection and tracking of orbital debris objects smaller than 10 centimeters that currently remain outside the persistent tracking capabilities of existing systems.

Mentioned as: iarpaNarrative GeneralJan 22, 2026IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking

The Advanced Space performer team is one of a select few teams chosen for Phase 2 of the IARPA SINTRA program.

Mentioned as: iarpaNarrative GeneralJan 22, 2026IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking

Phase 2 of the IARPA SINTRA program will refine and operationalize methods for detecting and characterizing previously untracked objects through measurements of the plasma wave environment.

Mentioned as: iarpaNarrative PlanJan 22, 2026IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking

Advanced Space awarded a follow-on contract to Orion Space Solutions, an Arcfield company, to support Phase 2 of the IARPA Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program.

Mentioned as: iarpaOrg RelationshipJan 22, 2026IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking

The IARPA SINTRA program was first awarded in July 2023 to investigate interactions of orbital debris with the space environment to improve detection, tracking, and characterization of lethal, non-trackable orbital debris.

Mentioned as: iarpaOrg RelationshipJan 22, 2026IARPA System Operationalized for Space Debris Detection and Tracking

IARPA launched the MicroE4AI program in 2021 to develop resilient computing tools that drive innovation in microelectronics, hardware, software, and algorithm-architecture.

Mentioned as: Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)Narrative GeneralMar 22, 2024Advanced Space Demonstrates Successful Use of AI in Cislunar Space with CAPSTONE Mission

BlackSky Technology Inc. won a contract from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity to advance into the final phase of the Space-based Machine Automated Recognition Technique program.

Mentioned as: intelligence advanced research projects activityOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2024BlackSky Spectra® space-based AI platform selected by IARPA

The SRI-led SINTRA team will conduct trade studies for deploying space-based sensors hosted on future space missions and will conclude the program by testing and delivering an integrated payload to IARPA.

Mentioned as: IARPATechnical ProductOct 6, 2023SCOUT Space Selected by IARPA for Space Debris Identification and Tracking Program

IARPA’s SINTRA program was awarded via a competitive Broad Agency Announcement to four teams, including a team led by SRI International as a prime contractor with support from SCOUT and Leidos.

Mentioned as: IARPAOrg RelationshipOct 4, 2023SCOUT to deliver space-based sensing payload for IARPA SINTRA

The SINTRA team will conduct trade studies for deploying space-based sensors hosted on future space missions and will conclude the program by testing and delivering an integrated payload to IARPA.

Mentioned as: IARPATechnical ProductOct 4, 2023SCOUT to deliver space-based sensing payload for IARPA SINTRA

Advanced Space, Orion Space Solutions, and ExoAnalytic Solutions are applying advanced Machine Learning techniques to identify small debris ranging from 0.1 to 10 centimeters under the SINTRA contract from IARPA.

Mentioned as: Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)Narrative GeneralAug 29, 2023Advanced Space-led team applying ML to detect orbital debris for IARPA

Advanced Space LLC has been selected to apply Machine Learning capabilities to detect, track, and characterize space debris for the IARPA Space Debris Identification and Tracking SINTRA program.

Mentioned as: Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)Narrative GeneralAug 29, 2023Advanced Space-led team applying ML to detect orbital debris for IARPA

IARPA awarded SINTRA research contracts through a competitive Broad Agency Announcement to four prime contractors: A-Tech, LLC; Advanced Space, LLC; SRI International; and West Virginia University Research Corporation.

Mentioned as: IARPAOrg RelationshipAug 3, 2023IARPA Launches Ambitious Effort to Track Micro Space Debris

IARPA awarded SINTRA research contracts through a competitive Broad Agency Announcement to four prime contractors: A-Tech, LLC; Advanced Space, LLC; SRI International; and West Virginia University Research Corporation.

Mentioned as: IARPAOrg RelationshipAug 3, 2023IARPA launches micro space debris tracking program

IARPA is seeking ways to improve small debris-tracking capabilities including ground-based radar, tracking satellites, and optical sensors.

Mentioned as: IARPATechnical ProductAug 2, 2023U.S. intelligence agency selects vendors for space debris tracking project

IARPA established the HAYSTAC program in 2022 to fund basic research and development of large-scale microsimulations of fine-grained human movement and AI reasoning engines that identify abnormal movement trajectories and generate normal ones.

Mentioned as: Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)Narrative GeneralMay 22, 2023L3Harris wins IARPA HAYSTAC contract

L3Harris Technologies received a contract from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity on 2023-05-22 to provide technology to help characterize and predict human mobility.

Mentioned as: Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)Org RelationshipMay 22, 2023L3Harris wins IARPA HAYSTAC contract

The 2022 GEOINT Innovation Summit will feature Catherine Marsh, PhD, Director of IARPA, as a senior-level speaker.

Mentioned as: Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)Narrative GeneralAug 29, 2022Announcing 5th Annual GEOINT Innovation Summit
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