https://spacewatch.global/tag/air-force-research-laboratory/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:53:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/air-force-research-laboratory/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/ussf-space-systems-command-and-ula-launch-ussf-106-mission/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67109 The USSF Space Systems Command partnered with ULA for the inaugural National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission using a Vulcan VC4S. The mission launched the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3), an Air Force Vanguard project led by the Air Force Research Laboratory and built by L3Harris Technologies.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/tap-accelerator-program-launched-by-space-systems-command/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52028 Space Systems Command (SSC) started its technology accelerator program at its newest Technology, Applications, and Process (TAP) Lab on the 28th of October. It has been supported by Virginia Tech’s Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC) and MITRE Corporation. The opening day agenda welcomed more than 200 participants and showcased not only the mission of the Accelerator program, but also the physical space TAP Lab provides aiming to enhance the collaboration experience. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/scientific-systems-awarded-spacewerx-orbital-prime-contract/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51797 Scientific Systems, an American software company, announced on the 17th of October that it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a $1.5 million contract. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract will be undertaken as part of the SpaceWERX Orbital Prime Program. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/prewitt-ridge-raises-4-1-million-in-seed-funding/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51334 Prewitt Ridge, the requirements management and digital thread company, announced on the 12th of September that it has raised $4.1 million in seed funding. The company will use this to accelerate the growth of its digital engineering platform that enables team building products to move faster. The round was led by Squadra Ventures, with participation from Stage Venture Partners, Aurelia Foundry, Wonder Ventures, Haystack, Acequia, TechStars, GC&H and leading angel investors. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/scout-space-wins-1-5-m-sttr-from-us-space-force/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50535 Scout Space, a US-based space technology company, announced on the 10th of August that it has been selected by SpaceWERX for a $1.5M Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR). It is focused on “Robust Cross-Domain Optical Navigation with Space-Based Sensors” to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Scout Space has been awarded the Phase II Orbital Prime STTR in collaboration with Stanford University’s Space Rendezvous Laboratory (SLAB).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/starfish-space-wins-1-8m-to-develop-satellite-guidance-system/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50543 Starfish Space announced on the 8th of August that it has been awarded $1.8 million by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, to support continued development of the Cephalopod software for satellite guidance, navigation, and control. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/01/spacex-wins-102-million-air-force-contract-for-point-to-point-transportation/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38738 The U.S. Air Force awarded a US $102M, five-year contract to SpaceX to demonstrate technologies and capabilities to transport military cargo and humanitarian aid on a heavy rocket, the U.S. Government announced. The contract is part of the rocket cargo program led by the Air Force Research Laboratory (ARFL).]]>