The contract extends Antares’ TrueWin technology digital engineering and simulation capabilities to support the US government’s space production programs.
Los Altos, California, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Antares announced today that the company has been selected by SpaceWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II (D2P2) Orbital Prime contract at a pay rate. 1.7 million dollars It was focused on supporting the United States Department of Defense’s needs for aerospace services, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) technologies. The funding will be used to extend Antares TrueWin technology and explore its potential to support these types of missions and fill capability gaps within the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
The Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX are partnering to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) processes to accelerate the small business experience by providing faster time to proposals, expanding the applicant pool, and continuously implementing process improvements in contract execution to improve small business opportunities. and loss of bureaucratic costs. DAF in 2010 Launched in 2018, the “Open Title” SBIR/STTR program expanded DAF-funded innovations, and now Antares begins its journey to create and deliver new capabilities that strengthen the national defense. United States of America.
About Antares
Antares exists to simplify space for the benefit of mankind. We are a new space leader and creator of the world’s first software platform proven to simplify and accelerate the design, development and operation of satellites. With investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures, Asikia, HCVC and E2MC, Antares is making a difference in the software space™. Learn more at www.antaris.space
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center of the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays a critical role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces. With a workforce of more than 11,000 across nine technology sectors and 40 other operations worldwide, AFRL offers a diverse portfolio of science and technology from basic to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.
About SpaceWERX
SpaceWERX is the space component of AFWERX (Program Office of the Air Force Research Laboratory-AFRL) that connects innovators across government, industry and academia. Leverage internal talent through innovation and collaboration with our nation’s key subject matter experts to develop rapid and affordable commercial and military capabilities by expanding technology, talent and transition partnerships. More information is available at https://www.spacewerx.us/
About Space Ventures
Space Ventures works with industry to identify, develop and accelerate capabilities. Additionally, this investment arm creates avenues for innovators and private equity investors to advance space energy technologies. In this role, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) will be a primary investor, providing equity capital to accelerate commercial operations and partnerships that address military needs. Learn more at https://www.spacewerx.us/space-ventures.
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