SBIR
Air Force eyeing technology to monitor space traffic near the moon
A team of space startups received an Air Force contract to develop a concept to collect and manage lunar intelligence.
Space Micro wins $3 million for laser communications terminal
The U.S. Space and Missile Systems Center awarded satellite component supplier Space Micro a $3 million contract for a laser communications terminal designed to transmit data at a rate of 100 gigabits per second.
Air Force small business program seeks technologies to help counter COVID-19
A space startup is developing a geospatial intelligence-based tool that can help governments identify infected areas.
Slingshot Aerospace gets $3 million from Air Force, private investors for data analytics technology
A $1.5 million Small Business Innovation Research award was matched by $1.5 million from ATX Venture Partners and Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund.
Momentus announces customers for in-space shuttle service
SteamJet Space Systems is the latest customer to sign up for Momentus' Vigoride space transportation service.
Air Force rolls out red carpet, credit card to attract small business
David Shahady, who directs the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, spoke with SpaceNews about Air Force Space Pitch Day and about the Air Force’s SBIR program.
