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Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)

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AFRL expects to use similar ground systems, satellite operations personnel, and data analysis processes for both Oracle-M and Oracle-P as part of its iterative approach to cislunar SSA.

Mentioned as: AFRLOrg RelationshipDec 14, 2023AFRL’s Oracle Family of Systems to Develop Cislunar Space Situational Awareness Capability

The Air Force Research Laboratory unveiled two programs, Defense Deep Space Sentinel (D2S2) and Oracle, to develop cislunar space situational awareness capabilities.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductDec 12, 2023AFRL’s Oracle systems family developing nation’s 1st cislunar SSA capabilities

Pacific Defense signed a $9,400,000 Phase II contract with the Space Control Technology Branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory to complete development of a low-size, weight, and power sensor built on MOSA principles for cislunar space situational awareness.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipDec 7, 2023Pacific Defense Wins $9.4M AFRL Phase II Contract for Cislunar Space Sensor Development

Lockheed Martin was awarded $33,700,000 from the Air Force Research Laboratory for the Joint Emergent Technology Supplying On-Orbit Nuclear (JETSON) High Power program to mature high-power nuclear electric power and propulsion technologies and spacecraft design.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipNov 16, 2023Lockheed Martin jets into nuclear electrical spacecraft power

X-37B Mission 6 deployed FalconSat-8, a small satellite developed by the U.S. Air Force Academy and sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralNov 9, 2023Department of Air Force Set to Launch Seventh X-37B Mission on SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX partnered to streamline the SBIR and STTR process by accelerating proposal-to-award timelines, expanding the pool of potential applicants to small businesses, and implementing process improvements to reduce bureaucratic overhead.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryOrg RelationshipNov 2, 2023Rogue Selected by AFWERX to Develop In-Space Inspection Technology for its Orbital Robots

The AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate’s mission includes developing space component technology and transitioning those technologies to provide space-based capabilities to the nation.

Mentioned as: AFRL Space Vehicles DirectorateTechnical ProductOct 31, 20231st international CRADA between AFRL + Indian startups ignites strategic collaboration

The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX partnered to streamline the SBIR and STTR processes by accelerating proposal-to-award timelines, expanding the pool of potential small business applicants, and reducing bureaucratic overhead through process improvements.

Mentioned as: the air force research laboratoryOrg RelationshipOct 31, 2023Rogue Space Systems secures AFWERX Direct-to-Phase II Contract

The Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX have partnered to streamline the SBIR and STTR process by accelerating proposal-to-award timelines, expanding the pool of potential applicants, eliminating bureaucratic overhead, and implementing process improvements in contract execution.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralOct 30, 2023Scientific Systems awarded SpaceWERX Orbital Prime contract

On 2023-10-26, the Air Force Research Laboratory established new Cooperative Research and Development Agreements between the U.S. Space Force and two Indian startups.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipOct 26, 2023AFRL, Space Force to collaborate with Indian startups on space technologies

Machina Labs’ work with the Air Force Research Laboratory focused on developing robotic technology for manufacturing metal tooling for composite structures.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductOct 18, 2023Machina Labs expands focus to satellites and reentry vehicles

The Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX partnered to streamline the SBIR and STTR processes by accelerating proposal-to-award timelines, expanding opportunities for small businesses, and continually implementing process improvements in contract execution.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductOct 18, 2023Scientific Systems Awarded $1.5 Million SpaceWERX Orbital Prime Contract

BlackSky Technology won a competitive U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory AFWERX Direct to Phase 2 contract funded by the Space Development Agency to build an automated target recognition service.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralOct 17, 2023BlackSky Wins AFRL Direct to Phase 2 Contract to Track Vehicles in Real Time from Space

BlackSky Technology Inc. won a competitive U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory AFWERX Direct to Phase 2 contract funded by the Space Development Agency to build an automated target recognition service.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralOct 16, 2023BlackSky Wins Air Force Research Contract to Track Vehicles in Real Time from Space

Intuitive Machines also won a contract with the Air Force Research Lab for designs of nuclear-powered spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralOct 16, 2023Commercial lunar landers prepare for liftoff

The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, Space Systems Command’s Prototyping and Innovation Directorate, and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office are three space organizations in New Mexico with a combined budget of at least $2,000,000,000.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles DirectorateTechnical ProductOct 14, 2023Uniting and Igniting the Space Sector: After five years, NewSpace Nexus is hitting its stride

Casey DeRaad and AFRL colleagues won the 2013 STEM Team Award from the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Narrative GeneralOct 14, 2023Uniting and Igniting the Space Sector: After five years, NewSpace Nexus is hitting its stride

CACI International Inc. has been awarded a five-year contract with a maximum ceiling value of $917,000,000 to provide complete life cycle software and systems engineering for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Mentioned as: air force research laboratory afrlOrg RelationshipOct 8, 2023CACI awarded million$$$ AFRL contract to advance C5ISR

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) expanded its relationship with the Air Force Research Laboratory to deploy two barium-based trapped-ion quantum computing systems for quantum networking R&D.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research LaboratoryTechnical ProductOct 1, 2023IonQ announces million$$ deal with the Air Force Research Lab

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded X-Bow Systems a $17,800,000 contract to demonstrate additive manufacturing technologies.

Mentioned as: Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Org RelationshipSep 27, 2023X-Bow to demonstrate additive manufacturing of solid rocket motors for U.S. Air Force
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