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Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)

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The XQ-58A Valkyrie was developed in cooperation with the Air Force Research Laboratory on the Low Cost Attributable Strike Demonstrator Program.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralJul 19, 2022Kratos and the USAF successfully complete the XQ-58A Valkyrie Skyborg flight series

Agencies participating in the SSC Industry Day include U.S. Space Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, and the USSF 19 Space Defense Squadron.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralJul 12, 2022Space Systems Command’s next Industry Day to highlight Space Domain Awareness (SDA)

The hybrid space architecture project is being conducted in collaboration with the Space Force and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralJul 7, 2022Defense Innovation Unit selects contractors to build hybrid space network

Recurve is a cubesat mission developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory to test adaptive radio-frequency technology in a mesh network.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductJul 2, 2022Virgin Orbit launches Space Force mission

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded BAE Systems a $7,800,000 contract to develop tightly integrated machine learning software for the Multi-Sensor Exploitation for Tactical Autonomy (META) program.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipJun 27, 2022BAE Systems selected to Advance Autonomous Technology for Automatic Target Recognition

Hughes and OneWeb are performing the Thule project under a $3,400,000 contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipJun 23, 2022Hughes and OneWeb deploy high-speed internet for U.S. military at remote Arctic base

BlueHalo was awarded a contract to deliver a pair of optical laser communications proto-flight terminals and a ground station to demonstrate on-orbit processing of satellite positioning and timing for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductJun 16, 2022BlueHalo awarded million$$ AFRL contract for Optical Laser Communications Flight Terminals + Ground Station

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s directed energy division has an annual budget of $355,000,000.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipJun 14, 2022Air Force scientist takes over as director of Space Force rapid procurement agency

BlueHalo won an $11,000,000 contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a pair of optical laser communications terminals and a ground station for on-orbit experiments.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipJun 14, 2022BlueHalo wins $11 million Air Force contract for laser communications terminals

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s directed energy division has 1,200 employees.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralJun 14, 2022Air Force scientist takes over as director of Space Force rapid procurement agency

Under a 2017 Small Business Innovation Research contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, Roccor developed a deployable L-band antenna that can receive and transmit Link 16 signals via satellite.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipJun 7, 2022Redwire, MDA, to produce tactical communications antennas for military satellites

California is partnering with the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base to allow private space companies to share and utilize legacy testing infrastructure.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryOrg RelationshipJun 1, 2022Governor Newsom Visits Astra — Highlights California’s Investments in Innovation

Phase Four is performing thrust measurements with a Maxwell engine adapted to operate on iodine under an Air Force Research Laboratory-sponsored program.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryOrg RelationshipMay 26, 2022Phase Four’s RF Thruster Engine Manufacturing Capacity To Increase In 2022

Work on the $750,000, 15-month contract between Skyline Nav AI and the Air Force Research Laboratory began in March 2022.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipMay 23, 2022Skyline Nav AI, Draper win contract with Air Force Research Lab

AFRL described a scenario involving deployment of up to five small spacecraft in different orbits using multiple vehicles to provide new capabilities to the warfighter with minimal to no warning to the adversary.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipMay 4, 2022Air Force’s rocket propulsion arm looking to invest in technologies for ‘responsive launch’

AFRL’s rocket lab based at Edwards Air Force Base, California, is soliciting information and comments from industry on their ability to meet future responsive launch missions and to identify specific investments in technology that would improve responsive capabilities.

Mentioned as: AFRLTechnical ProductMay 4, 2022Air Force’s rocket propulsion arm looking to invest in technologies for ‘responsive launch’

In 2020 the AFRL rocket lab signed an agreement with ABL Space Systems to jointly develop and test rocket propulsion components for future use in launch vehicles.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipMay 4, 2022Air Force’s rocket propulsion arm looking to invest in technologies for ‘responsive launch’

ABL and AFRL partnered with the 2nd Space Launch Squadron and 412th Test Wing for the first demonstration activity.

Mentioned as: AFRLOrg RelationshipApr 24, 2022AFRL + ABL Space Systems Collaborate To Demo Launch Systems That Can Be Operated Rapidly Via Small Teams From Nontraditional Sites

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and ABL Space Systems are collaborating to demonstrate rapid launch system operations from nontraditional sites.

Mentioned as: AFRLTechnical ProductApr 24, 2022AFRL + ABL Space Systems Collaborate To Demo Launch Systems That Can Be Operated Rapidly Via Small Teams From Nontraditional Sites

AFRL is testing the self-sufficiency of these systems and evaluating the training time for skilled operators.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralApr 24, 2022AFRL + ABL Space Systems Collaborate To Demo Launch Systems That Can Be Operated Rapidly Via Small Teams From Nontraditional Sites
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