Innovative Satellite Solutions to Enable Space-Based Communications and Rapid Global Mobility

The objective of this AF191-005 SBIR project is to demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercial fit of Swarm’s satellite network and ground hardware in order to provide space communications that enable a rapidly mobile, resilient, and connected Air Force. Swarm’s global communications network can provide coverage at any location on Earth and is orders of magnitude lower cost relative to existing operators. Swarm’s low-mass and low-power ground devices address the current problem that USAF operators face in deploying optimal, covert, and constantly connected global communications infrastructure. The long term goal of this effort is to modify Swarm’s non-defense products to suit the immediate needs of Air Force stakeholders. Swarm will utilize in-depth customer discovery, customer requirements, rapid prototyping, and benchmark testing to validate product-market fit and highlight the benefits driven to end customers.