12Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Adaptive and Intelligent Space (AIS)

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

Onboard AI algorithms are sought to enable autonomous satellite decision-making for space domain awareness and battle management in contested environments. This research aims to improve real-time responsiveness and reduce kill-chain latency for resilient, networked satellite systems.

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Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
November 18, 2025
Due Date
March 4, 2026

Official Description

This topic seeks to explore emerging technical concepts that could enable a future generation of autonomous, resilient, and networked satellite systems for U.S. Space Force (USSF) missions. The Adaptive and Intelligent Space (AIS) Challenge addresses foundational gaps in how space-based assets are allocated, coordinated, and managed under contested and communication-degraded conditions.   The objective of this Phase I effort is to investigate the scientific, operational, and engineering feasib...

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