We are proud to announce that our US affiliate was awarded the AFWERX SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract for the development of a space-based space domain awareness (SDA) solution in Geostationary orbit.
Infinite Orbits expands into the United States and secures a strategic contract
from the U.S. Air Force
Infinite Orbits announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of 1.25 million dollars focused on the development of a space-based Space Situation Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) solution in geostationary orbit to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now from 29 August 2024, Infinite Orbits started its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
“We are extremely proud of this first project with the U.S. Air Force led by Infinite Orbits Inc., our U.S. affiliate, and the opportunity it represents to enhance our impact in the field of GEO in-orbit services” said Adel Haddoud, CEO of Infinite Orbits. “This new project opens significant opportunities for expanding our operations in the U.S. and is the first step toward our rapid growth in various in-orbit servicing segments”.
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
About Infinite Orbits
Infinite Orbits specializes in GEO in-orbit services such as space-based SSA, inspection and life extension. The company has demonstrated unique capabilities in designing and developing small GEO satellites tailored for in-orbit services, through its advanced patented Autonomous Navigation solution Vision Based for services relying on rendezvous capability. Headquartered in Toulouse (France) with offices in the USA and Singapore, the company is actively looking for partners to strengthen its presences overseas, especially in the USA. For more information, please visit www.infiniteorbits.io
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.
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