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Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)

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DARPA, the U.S. Space Force, the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, Portal, Orbit Fab, CisLunar Industries, DPhi, and Solstar Space are manifested to fly payloads on Vigoride 7.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductFeb 26, 2026Multiple Transporter-16 Payloads to be Deployed by Momentus

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory will evaluate Spacetime as a candidate for inclusion in its Space Data Network Experimentation program.

Mentioned as: air force research laboratoryNarrative GeneralFeb 23, 2026Latest News

Momentus has been selected to perform the rendezvous demonstration mission for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s SPACEWERX organization.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryOrg RelationshipFeb 12, 2026Momentus and NASA plan joint mission to test orbital servicing technologies

Momentus was selected to perform the Low-Cost Multispectral RPO Sensor suite rendezvous demonstration mission for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s SPACEWERX organization.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductFeb 11, 2026Partnership Aims to Advance In-Orbit Servicing and Space Operations

The W-5 mission was funded through the Prometheus program, a partnership between the Air Force Research Laboratory and commercial space entities.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryOrg RelationshipFeb 4, 2026W-5 Mission Reentry Brings Varda Spacecraft Back to Earth

Aalyria will undertake a focused technical study in close collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory and its partners as part of the SDNX program.

Mentioned as: the air force research laboratoryNarrative PlanJan 28, 2026Aalyria spacetime platform tapped for AFRL space data network trials

AFRL's SDNX effort is designed to explore architectures that integrate space-flight systems, associated ground segments, and advanced communications links into resilient, mission-tailorable capabilities for the joint force.

Mentioned as: afrlTechnical ProductJan 28, 2026Aalyria spacetime platform tapped for AFRL space data network trials

Activities under AFRL's SDNX program fall within the STAR-FISH initiative, which supports research, development, prototyping, and experimentation for space-related signal, energy, and transportation technologies in support of national defense.

Mentioned as: afrlNarrative GeneralJan 28, 2026Aalyria spacetime platform tapped for AFRL space data network trials

The USSF Oracle program, led by the Air Force Research Laboratory, plans to launch several space-domain-awareness satellites in the coming years.

Mentioned as: the air force research laboratoryTechnical ProductJan 26, 2026EEUU diseña su estrategia 2040 para dominar el espacio entre la Tierra y la Luna

Aalyria will work with the AFRL and the broader Space Force community to explore software-driven orchestration for assured, mission-aware connectivity for warfighters.

Mentioned as: afrlTechnical ProductJan 22, 2026Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program

The SDNX contract with Aalyria was awarded through the AFRL’s STAR-FISH initiative.

Mentioned as: afrlOrg RelationshipJan 22, 2026Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program

Aalyria was selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to support the Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) program.

Mentioned as: air force research laboratoryNarrative GeneralJan 22, 2026Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program

The SDNX program is managed by the AFRL’s Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) office.

Mentioned as: afrlNarrative GeneralJan 22, 2026Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program

NASA is supporting a rendezvous demonstration for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s SPACEWERX organization using the Low-Cost Multispectral Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Sensor suite.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductJan 9, 2026A Million-Satellite Constellation, and Tough Sledding for Space Tourism

Astrobotic was selected by the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award worth approximately $1.9 million to design and build Xodiac-B.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipJan 6, 2026Investment will Advance Reusable Rockets

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) process.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025AFWERX Selects Star Catcher for Phase II SBIR Award

The partnership between the Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX aims to accelerate small business proposal to award timelines.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025AFWERX Selects Star Catcher for Phase II SBIR Award

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $21 million contract to Voyager Technologies.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative FinancialDec 18, 2025AI-Enabled ISR R&D to Support U.S. Air Force Platforms

The Air Force Research Laboratory and Varda demonstrated that hypersonic flight testing can be done routinely and affordably.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralDec 3, 2025Fifth Varda Mission Launched from California

The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) awarded Albedo up to $12 million to share VLEO on-orbit data.

Mentioned as: AFRLTechnical ProductDec 2, 2025A Closer Look at VLEO: The New Frontier in Orbit
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