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Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)

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Ursa Major's bookings include government and commercial partnerships with the U.S. Department of War, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Stratolaunch, and BAE Systems.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralNov 19, 2025Ursa Major raises $100 million to scale hypersonics, solid rocket motors and space mobility

This work is supported by the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralNov 17, 2025Morphing 3D-printed structures from flat to curved, in space

Intuitive Machines secured an $8.2 million contract extension from AFRL for in-space nuclear power advances.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative FinancialNov 5, 2025Intuitive Machines agrees to acquire Lanteris Space Systems in major space sector expansion

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) were involved in the testing of the GEK800 engine.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductNov 3, 2025Kratos completes GEK800 altitude testing

Intuitive Machines previously received a $9.5 million award under an AFRL program to develop compact nuclear power systems for space applications.

Mentioned as: afrlOrg RelationshipOct 30, 2025Intuitive Machines secures $8.2 million AFRL contract extension

Intuitive Machines, Inc. has received an $8.2 million contract extension from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate to develop next-generation nuclear power systems for spacecraft and lunar infrastructure.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative FinancialOct 30, 2025Intuitive Machines secures $8.2 million AFRL contract extension

The earlier AFRL initiative included the design of a Stirling-based power conversion system that transforms heat from a radioisotope source into electricity.

Mentioned as: AFRLTechnical ProductOct 30, 2025Intuitive Machines secures $8.2 million AFRL contract extension

Intuitive Machines believes progress under the AFRL program will enhance their position for future nuclear power programs, including NASA’s FSP initiative.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralOct 30, 2025Intuitive Machines secures $8.2 million AFRL contract extension

Momentus is helping shape the future of orbital innovation through its ongoing work with NASA, DARPA, SpaceWERX, and the Air Force Research Labs.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralOct 14, 2025Momentus Expands NASA Partnership with Dual Contracts for In-Space Manufacturing and Propulsion Demonstrations

Electra.aero Inc. participated in Future Flag 25-3 organized by the Air Force Research Laboratory in New York.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralSep 28, 2025Electra.aero al Future Flag con velivoli ibridi

GA-ASI built and flies the XQ-67A Off Board Sensing Station for the U.S. Air Force Research Lab.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air Force Research LabTechnical ProductSep 21, 2025GA-ASI UAS offerings pass 9 million flight hours

AFRL's Rocket Experimentation for Global Agile Logistics (REGAL) aims to transport materials to any location worldwide within one hour using rockets.

Mentioned as: AFRLTechnical ProductSep 16, 2025ロケットで世界中に1時間で物資運ぶ–米軍プロジェクトにブルーオリジンら選ばれる

The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) selected Blue Origin and Anduril Industries for a rocket logistics transportation research project.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralSep 16, 2025ロケットで世界中に1時間で物資運ぶ–米軍プロジェクトにブルーオリジンら選ばれる

AFRL does not aim to manufacture or own rockets but seeks to utilize launch capabilities provided by private companies.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralSep 16, 2025ロケットで世界中に1時間で物資運ぶ–米軍プロジェクトにブルーオリジンら選ばれる

The Air Force Research Laboratory has successfully demonstrated key components of SBSP technology.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralJun 9, 2025Space-based solar power: A new frontier in US energy security

CSA Engineering, AFRL's Space Vehicles Directorate, SMC, and the Aerospace Corporation collaborated to design a ring-shaped adapter.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralApr 21, 2025Anything but expendable (part 3)

The EELV Secondary Payload Adapter was named the ESPA ring as determined by a competition at the AFRL Space Structures Lab.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralApr 21, 2025Anything but expendable (part 3)

The Space Structures Lab became the new headquarters for the Space Vehicles Directorate after merging into the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductApr 14, 2025Anything but expendable (part 2)

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Branch (AFRL/RVE) awarded CesiumAstro a contract to design, build, test, and deliver a Skylark LMG Ka-band active electronically steered array user terminal within 12 months.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipDec 11, 2024CesiumAstro Awarded Contract by Air Force Research Laboratory for Skylark Ka-Band AESA User Terminal

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) was awarded a $45,469,600, five-year cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipDec 10, 2024Redwire Awarded $45 Million Contract from Air Force Research Laboratory to Advance Enhanced Space-Based Capabilities for the Warfighter
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