JAYCON Systems Wins NASA SBIR Contract for Autonomous Proximity Maneuvers

🚀 Rarefied Studios received a SBIR Phase I contract award from the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration) with an action amount of $224,987. The contract covers the development of a plume contamination module for autonomous proximity operations. This project aims to address the challenges of plume contamination during spacecraft maneuvers in close proximity, supporting safer and more effective autonomous operations in space. The federal action date is September 23, 2026. The performance period starts on September 30, 2026, and ends on March 30, 2027, lasting approximately 6 months. #SpacecraftOperations #SBIR #FrontierOpticSBIRSTTR

🛰️ MobLobSpace, Inc received an SBIR Phase I contract award from the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration) with an action amount of $224,319. The contract supports the ATHENE project, which focuses on developing a space-based 4D radar system for orbit-persistent custody of centimeter-class orbital debris. This initiative aims to enhance the monitoring and management of small debris in Earth's orbit. The federal action date is September 23, 2026. The performance period is from September 30, 2026, to March 30, 2027, for approximately 6 months. #SBIR #SpaceDebris #FrontierOpticSBIRSTTR

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Boeing are planning another Starliner mission to the International #Space Station, but this one won’t carry a crew. The flight will test #spacecraft modifications made after the 2024 Crew Flight Test, including changes tied to the service module’s thermal environment and reaction-control system. Starliner-1 could launch as early as December 2026, with #NASA targeting a return to crewed Starliner flights by 2028. #NASA #Boeing #Starliner #Spaceflight https://lnkd.in/eCkd9pe4

The path to a permanent moon base isn't about having all the answers from day one. Instead, it's about a phased approach. This involves multiple independent CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) missions landing different elements. These unmanned robotic missions will deliver rovers and scientific experiments. Edgar Castro from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration explains that by embracing multiple landings and a higher cadence, we can prove out capabilities, learn from each mission, and iterate for future success. #TheSpaceEconomy #SpaceExploration #LunarMissions #CLPS #Robotics #FutureOfSpace The Space Economy

Contrary to some Twitter chatter the Canadarm2 on space station is still doing its thing. NASA PAO said “Canadarm2 is currently operating as expected and is being used for inspection of the Crew-12 Dragon spacecraft as part of predeparture procedures. Non-robotic components associated with the mobile transporter on the truss, which the arm is often attached to, have exhibited some communication errors."

🤖 PickNik Robotics secured an SBIR Phase I contract award from the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration) with an action amount of $224,316. This contract supports the development of lighting-robust visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and risk-aware navigation for GPS-denied lunar surface mobility. The project addresses navigation and mapping challenges for lunar mobility systems, as outlined in the contract description. The federal action date is September 22, 2026. The performance period begins on September 30, 2026, and ends on March 30, 2027, for a duration of approximately 6 months. #SBIR #LunarMobility #NASA #FrontierOpticSBIRSTTR

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