The contract will extend the digital engineering and simulation capabilities of Antaris TrueTwin™ technology to support space manufacturing programs for the US government.
LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Antaris announced today that the company has been selected by SpaceWERX for a Direct to Phase II (D2P2) Orbital Prime contract in the amount of $1.7 million focused on supporting the US Department of Defense’s needs for In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) technologies. The funds will be used to expand Antaris TrueTwin technology to support these types of missions and to investigate its potential to fill capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
The Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX are collaborating to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) processes by accelerating small business experience through faster proposal grant timelines , changing the pool of potential applicants through expansion. small business opportunities and loss of bureaucratic overhead through continuous implementation of changes to improve the contract enforcement process. DAF began offering ‘The Open Topic’ SBIR/STTR program in 2018 expanding the range of DAF-funded innovations and now Antaris will begin its journey to create and deliver new capabilities that strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
About Antaris
Antaris exists to facilitate space for the benefit of humanity. We are a leader in New Space and the creator of the world’s first software platform that is proven to simplify and accelerate the design, development and operation of satellites. With investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures, Acequia, HCVC and E2MC, Antaris is revolutionizing Software for Space™. Learn more at www.antaris.space
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays a key role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfare technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces. With a workforce of more than 11,000 in nine technology areas and 40 other operations worldwide, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology from basic to advanced research and development. technology. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com.
About SpaceWERX
SpaceWERX is the Space component of AFWERX (a program office of the Air Force Research Laboratory -AFRL) that connects innovators across government, industry and academia. Through innovation and collaboration with the leading subject matter experts in our country and using the power of the wisdom of internal talent, by expanding technology, talent, and transition partnerships for fast and affordable commercial and military capabilities. More information is available at: https://www.spacewerx.us/.
About Space Ventures
Space Ventures works with industry to identify, mature, and accelerate capabilities. In addition, this investment arm creates pathways for innovators and private capital investors to help advance Space Force technologies. In this role, the US Space Force (USSF) becomes an early-stage investor by offering non-dilutive capital to facilitate commercialization and partnerships that address military needs. Learn more at: https://www.spacewerx.us/space-ventures.
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