NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a United States government agency established in 1958, primarily in response to advancements in space exploration by the Soviet Union. Originating from the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics, NASA has a long history of advancing aeronautics and astronautics. It gained prominence for its Apollo program, which successfully landed humans on the moon in 1969. NASA has since been instrumental in various space missions, including the development of the space shuttle, which provided regular access to space from 1981 until its retirement in 2011. The agency plays a key role in the International Space Station, furthering human presence in space through international collaboration. In addition to manned missions, NASA conducts extensive scientific research, exploring planets like Mars and monitoring Earth's climate through satellites. Its aeronautics teams continue to innovate in creating safer and more efficient aircraft. Overall, NASA's work aims to expand human knowledge and capabilities in space while contributing to advancements that benefit life on Earth.

Mark McInerney

Director of UAP Research

Robert Pearce

Associate Administrator and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Past deals in Aerospace

Heliospace

Grant in 2025
Heliospace provides design, production, testing, and delivery of space-qualified hardware, along with systems engineering, management, integration, and test services. System engineering management for space flight missions includes analysis, integration, testing, and verification.

The Orbital Mining

Grant in 2024
The Orbital Mining is a space startup develops high-voltage converter system with a low-mass cable and a lithium-ion battery.

The Orbital Mining

Grant in 2024
The Orbital Mining is a space startup develops high-voltage converter system with a low-mass cable and a lithium-ion battery.

Intuitive Machines

Grant in 2024
Intuitive Machines Inc. is a prominent space exploration and services company dedicated to advancing lunar and solar system exploration. The company aims to restore American leadership in space by providing essential technologies and services that support both robotic and human missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Intuitive Machines operates through four primary business units: Lunar Access Services, which facilitates transportation to the Moon; Orbital Services, which offers support for satellite operations; Lunar Data Services, which provides information and analytics related to lunar activities; and Space Products and Infrastructure, which supplies various space-related products. By focusing on these areas, Intuitive Machines is helping to open the lunar economy and contribute to humanity's broader exploration efforts.

SATED Space

Grant in 2024
SATED Space LLC is an aerospace research and development firm located in Boulder, Colorado and focused on zero gravity technologies for cooking food. Our core technology's and IP also apply to life support, space manufacturing and space mining.

New Frontier Aerospace

Grant in 2024
New Frontier Aerospace is focused on developing advanced propulsion systems for a range of innovative products, including jet and rocket drones capable of transporting passengers and cargo globally within two hours. The company specializes in renewably fueled, hypersonic vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Their offerings include orbital transfer spacecraft and hypersonic aircraft aimed at civil, commercial, and defense markets. By prioritizing environmentally sustainable technologies, New Frontier Aerospace aims to revolutionize air travel and logistics, providing a faster and more efficient transportation system for users worldwide.

HyBird Space Systems

Grant in 2024
HyBird Space Systems is a bird that dares to fall and so learns to fly.

Rhea Space

Grant in 2024
Rhea Space Activity (RSA) is an astrophysics start-up focused on developing innovative technologies to support U.S. national security objectives. The company specializes in high-risk, high-reward research and development across various fields, including infrared satellites, directed energy, artificial intelligence, astroparticle physics, small satellites, autonomous underwater vehicles, and cislunar operations. By creating advanced solutions, RSA aims to enable government and defense forces to effectively meet their security needs.

Space Tango

Grant in 2024
Space Tango Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, operates as a subsidiary of Kentucky Space LLC. The company specializes in leveraging the unique conditions of microgravity to innovate solutions for terrestrial applications. It designs and manufactures systems that facilitate real-time data collection and lab testing services for products and non-human life forms in zero gravity. By streamlining experiment design, integration, and operation in microgravity, Space Tango enables researchers and governments to gather valuable data, fostering advancements that improve life on Earth.

Starlab Space

Grant in 2023
Starlab Space is a U.S.-led global venture developing a next-generation, AI-enabled commercial space station. Backed by Voyager Technologies, Airbus, Mitsubishi Corporation, MDA Space, and strategic partners like Palantir Technologies and The Ohio State University, Starlab aims to maintain human presence in Low-Earth Orbit and facilitate microgravity research beyond the International Space Station's retirement. The company offers services such as designing, building, and operating the space station, enabling space agencies, researchers, and companies to conduct studies, develop enhanced products, and advance human space exploration.

Space Initiatives

Grant in 2023
Space Initiatives Inc. is a startup specializing in the development and deployment of 50-gram femtosatellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The company aims to capitalize on the growing interest in distributed small space systems and quantum metrology technologies, targeting both government contracts and commercial markets. Space Initiatives' offerings include a lunar surface sensor network and a ballistic delivery system, focusing on space traffic management, orbital debris avoidance, and precision tracking.

Cislune

Grant in 2023
Cislune is a company focused on the development of excavators and rovers specifically designed for operations on the lunar surface. The company's innovative approach involves a site preparation architecture that utilizes in-situ resources. By deploying a small swarm of rovers and excavators, Cislune aims to create durable lunar surfaces composed of size-sorted and compacted lunar regolith. This technology not only enhances the usability of the moon's resources but also supports various lunar exploration and development activities.

H3X

Grant in 2023
H3X Technologies, established in 2020 by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for aviation. Their innovative products are designed to be lightweight yet powerful, targeting sustainable aviation and urban air mobility markets. H3X's unique machine combines the electric motor and inverter into a single unit, aiming to reduce emissions in aviation, marine, and heavy industrial applications while enhancing aircraft performance through retrofits.

North Dakota University

Grant in 2023
The University of North Dakota (UND), located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is recognized as one of the top 100 doctoral research universities in the United States. Established in 1883, UND offers a diverse array of over 300 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, including the prestigious School of Aerospace Sciences. The university focuses on academic excellence and integrity, providing students with numerous opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. With a vibrant campus life, students can engage in more than 200 clubs and organizations, participate in events such as career fairs and international food festivals, and contribute to various philanthropic activities. Admissions require prospective students to submit applications along with official transcripts and standardized test scores, with favorable tuition rates for North Dakota residents. The university also offers a range of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and work-study programs, encouraging students to pursue their educational goals while benefiting from a supportive academic environment.

Astrobotic

Grant in 2023
Astrobotic Technology Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in affordable space robotics and planetary missions. It develops advanced technologies aimed at supporting space agencies in executing a variety of lunar missions. Astrobotic's offerings include prototype rovers designed to transport commercial, governmental, and scientific payloads to the Moon's surface. In addition to payload delivery, the company focuses on collecting lunar science and engineering data while also organizing media and sponsorship events related to its missions. Through its innovative solutions, Astrobotic is poised to facilitate greater access to space exploration and research.

United Launch Alliance

Grant in 2023
United Launch Alliance, LLC is a provider of space launch services based in Centennial, Colorado, with additional offices in Denver, Alabama, and Texas. Established in 2005 as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Corporation and The Boeing Company, ULA specializes in launching payloads such as weather, telecommunications, and national security satellites, as well as conducting deep space and interplanetary exploration missions. The company operates launch facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. ULA serves a variety of clients, including the Department of Defense, NASA, the U.S. government, and the National Reconnaissance Office, fulfilling a vital role in ensuring reliable access to space for national interests and scientific endeavors.

Starfish Space

Grant in 2023
Starfish Space Inc. is a company that specializes in developing on-demand in-space transportation and maintenance services for orbiting satellites. Founded in 2019 and based in Kent, Washington, Starfish Space builds small space tugs equipped with advanced Proximity Operations Software, which integrates orbital mechanics and machine vision artificial intelligence with a low-thrust electric propulsion system. This innovative technology allows the company to perform a range of satellite servicing missions, including life extension, relocation, disposal, and inspection. By utilizing smaller space tugs capable of operating across various orbits, Starfish Space aims to enhance the efficiency and longevity of satellite operations in space.

USNC

Grant in 2023
USNC specializes in the fields of nuclear power, small modular reactors, space reactors, and advanced reactors. The company is driven by its mission is to develop and deploy nuclear-based power generating equipment that is safe, commercially competitive, and simple to use. We are committed to bringing safe, reliable, and secure nuclear energy to world markets. USNC was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

HyBird Space Systems

Grant in 2023
HyBird Space Systems is a bird that dares to fall and so learns to fly.

New Frontier Aerospace

Grant in 2023
New Frontier Aerospace is focused on developing advanced propulsion systems for a range of innovative products, including jet and rocket drones capable of transporting passengers and cargo globally within two hours. The company specializes in renewably fueled, hypersonic vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Their offerings include orbital transfer spacecraft and hypersonic aircraft aimed at civil, commercial, and defense markets. By prioritizing environmentally sustainable technologies, New Frontier Aerospace aims to revolutionize air travel and logistics, providing a faster and more efficient transportation system for users worldwide.

North Dakota University

Grant in 2023
The University of North Dakota (UND), located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is recognized as one of the top 100 doctoral research universities in the United States. Established in 1883, UND offers a diverse array of over 300 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, including the prestigious School of Aerospace Sciences. The university focuses on academic excellence and integrity, providing students with numerous opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. With a vibrant campus life, students can engage in more than 200 clubs and organizations, participate in events such as career fairs and international food festivals, and contribute to various philanthropic activities. Admissions require prospective students to submit applications along with official transcripts and standardized test scores, with favorable tuition rates for North Dakota residents. The university also offers a range of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and work-study programs, encouraging students to pursue their educational goals while benefiting from a supportive academic environment.

West Virginia University

Grant in 2023
West Virginia University in Morgantown offers the chance to take part in strong academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. A world-class university hosting students from across the country and around the world, WVU is known for its strong academics, excellent athletic programs, and access to the natural beauty of West Virginia. In fact, entering students can enjoy the Mountaineer Adventure Program, an outdoor orientation that takes students white-water rafting, mountain climbing, or scuba diving within the state and in locations across the globe, like Fiji or New Zealand. The Mountaineers are also consistent contenders for top athletic prizes, with the football and men’s basketball teams often playing in the national spotlight. Of the many academic programs available to study, there are a few interesting and unique programs such as Aerospace Engineering, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology, Child Development and Family Studies, Education Leadership and Public School Administration, Forensic and Investigative Science, Industrial Engineering, Nursing, Professional Writing and Editing, and many others. Searching for a job post-graduation doesn’t have to be a solitary journey. The career service center has support programs such as career counseling, job fairs, and seminars and workshops that cover subjects like portfolios, resume writing, salary information, and the interview process, which are sure to enhance the job search. The financial aid office can help you find the means to cover your tuition and other educational expenses. FAFSA-related aid includes loans, grants, and work-study. Scholarships offered by WVU include scholarships for West Virginia residents, non-residents, and transfer students as well as the Promise scholarship which covers all of a student’s tuition based on merit.

Boeing

Grant in 2023
Boeing, established in 1916, is a leading American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites. It operates in two primary business units: Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company's products and services range from commercial and military aircraft to satellites, weapons, defense systems, launch systems, and performance-based logistics and training. Boeing is a significant global exporter, supporting customers in over 150 countries, and is renowned for its innovation and aerospace leadership.

Sydor Technologies

Grant in 2022
Sydor Technologies is a developer of diagnostic instruments and equipment tailored for laboratories, research facilities, defense, energy, and universities worldwide, focusing on applications in science and technology. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including imaging systems such as cameras, X-ray beam monitors, image intensifiers, and photomultipliers. Additionally, Sydor Technologies provides electronic pulsers for driving kicker injectors and thermionic guns, as well as advanced Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers for precise feedback and control across various experimental setups. Their innovations also encompass direct detectors designed for a range of X-ray experiments, catering to the needs of modern scientific research.

SpaceX

Grant in 2022
SpaceX, officially known as Space Exploration Technologies, is a space transportation company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk and headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and launch of advanced rockets and spacecraft, including notable vehicles such as Falcon Heavy, Dragon, and Starship. SpaceX develops a range of technologies including crew and cargo capsules, rocket engines, and avionics, alongside guidance and control software. A key focus of SpaceX is the creation of partially reusable launch vehicles, such as Falcon 1 and Falcon 9, which aim to reduce the costs associated with space travel. By enabling the transport of cargo, humans, and payloads into space, SpaceX seeks to advance the capabilities and affordability of space exploration and travel.

Momentum Optics

Grant in 2022
Momentum Optics specializes in the on-demand manufacturing of premium glass optics, addressing the growing demand for high-quality optical components. The company utilizes proprietary technology supported by NASA to produce custom lenses with precision, significantly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. By employing machine learning and a unique laser-based mechanism, Momentum Optics is able to fabricate multiple lenses simultaneously, thereby accelerating the development process for researchers and product developers. This innovative approach not only reduces costs and improves the performance of optical devices but also shortens time to market, positioning Momentum Optics as a leader in the optical components industry.

Northrop Grumman

Grant in 2021
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a prominent American aerospace and defense technology company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. As one of the largest weapons manufacturers globally, Northrop Grumman is engaged in the development and production of a wide array of military and civil technologies. The company operates through several segments: Aeronautics Systems, which includes the production of advanced aircraft such as the F-35 and Global Hawk drones; Defense Systems, focusing on artillery, missile systems, and military aircraft upgrades; Mission Systems, which integrates radar, navigation, and communication systems for various platforms; and Space Systems, responsible for spacecraft and high-energy laser systems. Northrop Grumman’s diverse offerings play a critical role in national defense and support various civilian space initiatives.

NanoRacks

Grant in 2021
NanoRacks LLC, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, develops satellite equipment and platforms for government and commercial customers. The company offers a range of space services, including satellite deployment, microgravity research, hosted payloads, and technical resources. NanoRacks provides suborbital services such as integration, payload design, development, and interfacing. Their product offerings include airlocks, internal payload equipment, and satellite deployment platforms like the ISS CubeSat deployer and external Cygnus deployer. The company serves a diverse clientele including organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and consumer companies. NanoRacks has deployed over 700 payloads on the International Space Station and has partnerships with notable entities such as NASA, ESA, DLR, and various private companies.

Blue Origin

Grant in 2021
Blue Origin, LLC is an aerospace company founded in 2000 and based in Kent, Washington, with an additional facility in West Texas. The company designs and manufactures spaceflight systems, focusing on reducing the cost of access to space and enabling the exploration of the solar system. Its flagship system, New Shepard, is a reusable vertical takeoff and landing vehicle equipped with a vertical landing booster and advanced engines. Blue Origin develops its engines in the United States, featuring precise control, high thrust for launch, deep throttling for landing, and capabilities for stop and restart operations. The company's mission extends to creating sustainable technologies that facilitate human habitation and work in space, allowing for the exploration and utilization of resources beyond Earth.

Resilient Computing

Grant in 2021
Resilient Computing specializes in developing advanced computer architectures designed to endure the severe radiation conditions found in space. The company focuses on creating reliable computing solutions that utilize software recovery procedures on FPGA-based systems. This innovative approach ensures that developers have access to robust computing architectures suitable for space applications, particularly in the context of safeguarding against cyberattacks. By addressing the unique challenges posed by the space environment, Resilient Computing aims to enhance the resilience and security of computing technologies used in aerospace settings.

Nebula Compute

Grant in 2021
Nebula Compute is a developer of an open-source cloud computing platform focused on high-performance computing technology for space applications. The company provides innovative solutions designed to facilitate the management and sharing of large, complex data sets, enabling clients, including government agencies and commercial customers, to enhance their operational efficiency. By offering an alternative to the construction of costly data centers, Nebula Compute allows users to provision, manage, and decommission computing resources as needed through a user-friendly web interface or command-line tools. This capability supports scientists and researchers in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other organizations in collaborating effectively with external partners and the public.

Colossus

Grant in 2021
Colossus is building high-performance edge computing hardware for spacecraft.

Morpheus Space

Grant in 2021
Morpheus Space GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, is an aerospace company specializing in the manufacture of electric propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. The company produces modular systems such as nanoFEEP and multiFEEP, which facilitate the operation of satellite constellations as cohesive units. By integrating advanced electric propulsion technology with artificial intelligence, Morpheus Space is redefining the capabilities of satellite networks, allowing for unprecedented flexibility in mission planning and orbital maneuvering. Its highly efficient propulsion systems enable satellites to conduct numerous complex maneuvers, optimizing their operations and supporting sustainability in space. This innovation also addresses the challenge of space debris management, positioning Morpheus Space at the forefront of the NewSpace industry.

Institute for Astronomy

Grant in 2021
Institute for Astronomy is the premier institution for astronomy research and education. They create cutting-edge instrumentation and technology, and innovative surveys to study the ever-changing night sky. Its broad-based program includes studies of the Sun, planets, and stars, as well as interstellar matter, galaxies, and cosmology.

TransAstra

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TransAstra is a company focused on advancing technologies that facilitate the exploration and utilization of space resources, such as water and valuable materials found on asteroids and the lunar poles. The company excels in identifying and locating asteroids and orbital debris, including fast-moving objects that are difficult to detect with current technologies. By developing methods to prospect, harvest, and utilize these resources, TransAstra aims to support the growth of existing space industries and foster the emergence of new sectors, including space tourism. Their innovative approach includes the extraction of space resources to create rocket propellants, which can be used for commercial satellites and other applications, significantly enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of space operations.

Momentum Optics

Grant in 2021
Momentum Optics specializes in the on-demand manufacturing of premium glass optics, addressing the growing demand for high-quality optical components. The company utilizes proprietary technology supported by NASA to produce custom lenses with precision, significantly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. By employing machine learning and a unique laser-based mechanism, Momentum Optics is able to fabricate multiple lenses simultaneously, thereby accelerating the development process for researchers and product developers. This innovative approach not only reduces costs and improves the performance of optical devices but also shortens time to market, positioning Momentum Optics as a leader in the optical components industry.

Astrobotic

Grant in 2020
Astrobotic Technology Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in affordable space robotics and planetary missions. It develops advanced technologies aimed at supporting space agencies in executing a variety of lunar missions. Astrobotic's offerings include prototype rovers designed to transport commercial, governmental, and scientific payloads to the Moon's surface. In addition to payload delivery, the company focuses on collecting lunar science and engineering data while also organizing media and sponsorship events related to its missions. Through its innovative solutions, Astrobotic is poised to facilitate greater access to space exploration and research.

AnalySwift

Grant in 2020
AnalySwift offers simulation software for composite materials and structures. Their tools, SwiftComp and VABS, provide an advantage through cutting-edge technology for multiscale, multiphysics structural and micromechanics modeling.

SpaceX

Grant in 2019
SpaceX, officially known as Space Exploration Technologies, is a space transportation company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk and headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and launch of advanced rockets and spacecraft, including notable vehicles such as Falcon Heavy, Dragon, and Starship. SpaceX develops a range of technologies including crew and cargo capsules, rocket engines, and avionics, alongside guidance and control software. A key focus of SpaceX is the creation of partially reusable launch vehicles, such as Falcon 1 and Falcon 9, which aim to reduce the costs associated with space travel. By enabling the transport of cargo, humans, and payloads into space, SpaceX seeks to advance the capabilities and affordability of space exploration and travel.

bluShift Aerospace

Grant in 2019
bluShift Aerospace is a sustainable space launch services provider focused on offering dedicated launch solutions for small payloads, specifically nanosatellites and microsatellites. The company aims to revolutionize space transportation through its proprietary rocket technology, which utilizes carbon-neutral biofuel. By delivering suborbital and orbital launch services, bluShift provides rapid and cost-effective solutions for customers in both commercial and defense sectors. This innovative approach not only reduces the complexity and risk associated with launching small payloads but also significantly decreases costs and environmental impact, addressing the growing demand in the estimated $28 billion small satellite market over the next decade.

Ozark Integrated Circuits

Grant in 2019
Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.

ExoTerra

Venture Round in 2018
ExoTerra Resource, LLC, founded in 2011 and based in Littleton, Colorado, specializes in designing and developing power and propulsion components, subsystems, and integrated buses for CubeSats and small satellites. The company offers a range of products, including propulsion systems such as the Halo Micro Hall Effect Thruster and Pulsed Plasma Thrusters, as well as power solutions like Deployable Solar Arrays and Power Processing Units. Additionally, ExoTerra provides spacecraft modules that integrate these technologies, such as the Propulsion Module and SEP Module. With a team of 16 engineers skilled in various fields, the company also offers mechanical and electrical engineering services, system design, and consulting, all aimed at reducing the cost of space exploration while enhancing the performance of small spacecraft.

Blue Origin

Grant in 2018
Blue Origin, LLC is an aerospace company founded in 2000 and based in Kent, Washington, with an additional facility in West Texas. The company designs and manufactures spaceflight systems, focusing on reducing the cost of access to space and enabling the exploration of the solar system. Its flagship system, New Shepard, is a reusable vertical takeoff and landing vehicle equipped with a vertical landing booster and advanced engines. Blue Origin develops its engines in the United States, featuring precise control, high thrust for launch, deep throttling for landing, and capabilities for stop and restart operations. The company's mission extends to creating sustainable technologies that facilitate human habitation and work in space, allowing for the exploration and utilization of resources beyond Earth.

Frontier Aerospace

Grant in 2018
Frontier Aerospace Corporation, established in 2014 as a successor to Frontier Engineering, focuses on developing advanced rocket propulsion technologies for various applications, including lunar landers, on-orbit servicing, and deep space exploration. Founded by Jim McKinnon, who has a robust background in rocket propulsion, the company emphasizes innovation in the design and testing of in-space and launch system propulsion. Frontier Aerospace specializes in liquid rocket systems, mechanical design, parametric design optimization, and computational fluid dynamics analysis, providing clients with essential components such as booster rocket engines, reaction control thrusters, and attitude control systems. By pursuing government research grants and allocating internal resources, the company aims to advance technologies that facilitate in-space transportation and exploration.

Astrobotic

Grant in 2018
Astrobotic Technology Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in affordable space robotics and planetary missions. It develops advanced technologies aimed at supporting space agencies in executing a variety of lunar missions. Astrobotic's offerings include prototype rovers designed to transport commercial, governmental, and scientific payloads to the Moon's surface. In addition to payload delivery, the company focuses on collecting lunar science and engineering data while also organizing media and sponsorship events related to its missions. Through its innovative solutions, Astrobotic is poised to facilitate greater access to space exploration and research.

United Launch Alliance

Grant in 2018
United Launch Alliance, LLC is a provider of space launch services based in Centennial, Colorado, with additional offices in Denver, Alabama, and Texas. Established in 2005 as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Corporation and The Boeing Company, ULA specializes in launching payloads such as weather, telecommunications, and national security satellites, as well as conducting deep space and interplanetary exploration missions. The company operates launch facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. ULA serves a variety of clients, including the Department of Defense, NASA, the U.S. government, and the National Reconnaissance Office, fulfilling a vital role in ensuring reliable access to space for national interests and scientific endeavors.

SSL

Grant in 2018
SSL, based in Palo Alto, California, is a leading provider of advanced spacecraft systems, with broad expertise to support commercial and government satellite operators and innovative space missions. The company designs and manufactures spacecraft for services such as direct-to-home television, video content distribution, broadband internet, mobile communications, in-orbit servicing, space exploration, and Earth observation. As a Silicon Valley innovator for 60 years, SSL’s advanced product line includes state-of-the-art small satellites, and sophisticated robotics and autonomous solutions for remote operations.

Paragon Space Development Corporation

Grant in 2018
Paragon designs, produces, qualifies and fields life support and thermal control for extreme environments. This includes human support systems such as air revitalization, pressure control, waste processing and waste management and resource recovery. Paragon also produces in-situ resource recovery technologies that recover water, CO2 and other substances for use within life support and to reduce the material burden for replacement. Paragon also produces the thermal control hardware to keep humans and equipment operating at optimum conditions. No matter where Humans go in Space in the future, Paragon technology will support them.

DexMat

Grant in 2018
DexMat is a manufacturer specializing in advanced carbon nanomaterials, particularly Galvorn, a conductive carbon nanomaterial that is significantly stronger and lighter than traditional materials. Galvorn is ten times stronger than steel, half the weight of aluminum, and boasts a flex life that surpasses copper by a factor of one hundred. The company offers its products in various forms, including fibers, yarns, films, and fabrics, targeting diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, e-textiles, and sporting goods. By replacing conventional, greenhouse gas-intensive materials, DexMat aims to foster a shift toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. Their carbon-negative production processes in the United States present a significant opportunity for carbon reduction on a global scale, positioning their innovative materials as potential game-changers for modern industrial applications.

Cosmosphere

Grant in 2018
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is a museum and educational facility dedicated to the development of applied science education. It has a collection of U.S. and Russian space artifacts in the world that provides a resource for the its applied STEM education programs, which are focused on next generation science standards, common core, and college and career readiness. Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is known for the display and restoration of spaceflight artifacts and educational camps. It is one of only three museums to display flown spacecraft from Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions. Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center was founded in 1962 and is based in Hutchinson, K.S.

AirSpeQ

Grant in 2018
Improving the world for plants, animals and people by commercializing sensors for fine and ultrafine particulate matter detection. Based on MEMS and Thin FBAR technology. Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Seed Fund for America, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others. Finalist NASA Earth Space Air Prize. Winner Cutting Edge Award Shanghai/Yangpu Global Startup Competition. Winner 2019 Red Herring Top 100 North American Companies award.

Remote Sensing Solutions

Grant in 2018
Remote Sensing Solutions specializes in developing advanced radar and arena systems designed to miniaturize radar-sensing and data collection technologies. The company focuses on creating systems that can effectively scan through challenging conditions such as dust, clouds, and darkness with high precision. Its solutions have applications in various fields, including hydrography, oceanography, topography, and engineering. By offering network-based solid-state radar systems for both ground and airborne applications, Remote Sensing Solutions aims to enhance data collection and analysis capabilities, providing users with reliable and innovative tools for diverse environmental and engineering tasks.

Miles Space

Grant in 2017
Miles Space is a Tampa, Florida-based company focused on developing advanced spacecraft propulsion and communication technologies. They specialize in innovative products such as plasma thrusters and signal processing systems, which enhance communication capabilities for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) systems. By employing novel technologies like failsafe computing clusters and symbol-aware emitter fingerprinting, Miles Space aims to provide cost-effective solutions for satellite communications, significantly reducing the expenses associated with traditional communication systems. The company is also engaged in the creation of miniature spacecraft designed to travel into outer space, showcasing their groundbreaking navigation and propulsion technologies.

DexMat

Grant in 2017
DexMat is a manufacturer specializing in advanced carbon nanomaterials, particularly Galvorn, a conductive carbon nanomaterial that is significantly stronger and lighter than traditional materials. Galvorn is ten times stronger than steel, half the weight of aluminum, and boasts a flex life that surpasses copper by a factor of one hundred. The company offers its products in various forms, including fibers, yarns, films, and fabrics, targeting diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, e-textiles, and sporting goods. By replacing conventional, greenhouse gas-intensive materials, DexMat aims to foster a shift toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. Their carbon-negative production processes in the United States present a significant opportunity for carbon reduction on a global scale, positioning their innovative materials as potential game-changers for modern industrial applications.

DexMat

Grant in 2016
DexMat is a manufacturer specializing in advanced carbon nanomaterials, particularly Galvorn, a conductive carbon nanomaterial that is significantly stronger and lighter than traditional materials. Galvorn is ten times stronger than steel, half the weight of aluminum, and boasts a flex life that surpasses copper by a factor of one hundred. The company offers its products in various forms, including fibers, yarns, films, and fabrics, targeting diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, e-textiles, and sporting goods. By replacing conventional, greenhouse gas-intensive materials, DexMat aims to foster a shift toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. Their carbon-negative production processes in the United States present a significant opportunity for carbon reduction on a global scale, positioning their innovative materials as potential game-changers for modern industrial applications.

AirSpeQ

Grant in 2016
Improving the world for plants, animals and people by commercializing sensors for fine and ultrafine particulate matter detection. Based on MEMS and Thin FBAR technology. Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Seed Fund for America, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and others. Finalist NASA Earth Space Air Prize. Winner Cutting Edge Award Shanghai/Yangpu Global Startup Competition. Winner 2019 Red Herring Top 100 North American Companies award.

Aerojet Rocketdyne

Grant in 2016
Aerojet Rocketdyne is a leading company in the aerospace and defense sector, engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of a wide array of propulsion and power systems. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company serves various clients, including the United States government, the Department of Defense, NASA, and aerospace and defense prime contractors. Its Aerospace and Defense segment produces liquid and solid rocket propulsion systems, air-breathing hypersonic engines, and electric power systems for a range of applications, including space exploration, missile defense, and tactical systems. Additionally, Aerojet Rocketdyne has a Real Estate segment that focuses on the management of its excess real estate assets, involving activities such as re-zoning, entitlement, sale, and leasing of approximately 11,394 acres of land in California. Founded in 1915, Aerojet Rocketdyne has been integral to many significant U.S. space and missile initiatives throughout its history.

Ozark Integrated Circuits

Grant in 2015
Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.
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