SBIR/STTR Research Award

Open Call for Innovative Defense-Related Dual-Purpose Technologies/Solutions with a Clear Air Force Stakeholder Need

Award identifier a6ce4c1a241e6b402afca57e397413514010dfe4a2ed1dd3e0c961ef4a529fb3Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$50,000

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2019

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
Satellite Services, Inc
Proposal award date
2019-08-02
Contract end date
2020-08-02
UEI
MVGWGCW8MFJ7
Solicitation number
19.2
Topic code
AF192-001

Research abstract

USAF Satellites currently cannot be upgraded or repaired in orbit. Today’s repairs are limited to ground provided software or procedural fixes. Manned mission repairs are too costly and limited to altitudes near the International Space Station. Robotic hands in space are needed to service satellites at a cost considerably below the cost of replacing them. Satellite Services, Inc. (SSI) is currently developing the capability to launch specialized low-cost, small Robotic Service Vehicles (RSVs) to rendezvous with USAF/Government satellites to refuel, repair and/or upgrade them to extend mission life and/or their capability. This SBIR program will provide for the development of a dual-use tool set for USAF unique mission requirements and commercial missions.

Technology keywords

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Department of Defense

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