Space and satellites: funding and government opportunities

Open and planning notices

• NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research

  Grants.gov · Posted notice · Closing 2026-12-30 · Observed 2026-10-13

  Amendment 0008 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for acceptance of White Papers. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0007 The purpose of this amendment is to add Summary Topic 61-24-06 - AFFF ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY OF FLUORINE-FREE FOAM (F3) WITH NON-ASPIRATING SPRINKLER NOZZLES to Appendix 1 in it’s entirety. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. -------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0006 The purpose of this amendment is to e

• Low SWaP-C Tactical Awareness Payload for Proliferated, Agile Satellites (TAPPAS) for Space Domain Awareness

  DSIP · Open · Closing 2026-10-21 · Observed 2026-10-13

  DoW SBIR 2026 CSO Surveillance; Space Based Surveillance; Proliferation; Constellation; Resident Space Object; Space Domain Awareness; Geostationary Orbit; GEO Belt; visual magnitude; Electro Optical; Infrared; Radio Frequency; Free Flyer; GEO SDA; Low Size Weight and Power; own-ship awareness; Local Area Sensor The objective of this Direct to Phase II (D2P2) effort is to provide a production representative article of flight qualifiable hardware to be flown in the GEO space environment. The modern space domain requires a layered sensing architecture to ensure resilience. This D2P2 effort is fo

• Cyberspace Warfare for Space

  DSIP · Open · Closing 2026-10-21 · Observed 2026-10-13

  DoW SBIR 2026 CSO SpaceWERX, On-Orbit Cyber Defense; Space Vehicles (SVs); Autonomous Cyber Response; Real-Time Monitoring; Defensive Cyber Warfare (DCW); Artificial Intelligence (AI); Machine Learning (ML); Threat Simulation SpaceWERX, in partnership with Cyberspace Warfare professionals within the U.S. Space Force (USSF), are seeking innovative solutions supporting the next generation capabilities to defend space systems from adversarial attack through the cyber domain. The desired outcome is to produce capabilities that advance the domain of defensive cyber warfare operations in 8 different

• Autonomous On Orbit Logistics and Sustainment Architecture

  DSIP · Open · Closing 2026-10-21 · Observed 2026-10-13

  DoW SBIR 2026 CSO on-orbit sustainment; space logistics; orbital refueling; propellant transfer; in-space servicing; rendezvous and proximity operations; sustained maneuver; space mobility; depot architecture; spacecraft resilience; cislunar logistics; SDP 4-0 The objective of this Direct to Phase II topic is to accelerate the development and demonstration of prototype ready technologies that enable a complete on orbit logistics enterprise. This enterprise must support autonomous resupply, refuel, repair, recovery, and reconstitution of United States space assets across Low Earth Orbit, Medium

• AI/ML for Next Generation of Missile Detection, Warning, Tracking, and Reporting

  DSIP · Open · Closing 2026-10-21 · Observed 2026-10-13

  DoW SBIR 2026 CSO SpaceWERX, Space Platforms, Space Sensing, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), Data Fusion, AI/ML, OODA, Mission Assurance SpaceWERX, in partnership with Space Systems Command's Space Sensing System Delta 84 and the OPIR Tap Lab, are seeking innovative solutions supporting the next generation of missile detection, warning, tracking, and reporting. The objective of this SBIR Phase I effort is to evaluate the feasibility of applying innovative data processing techniques including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) methodologies to address the evolv

• Cyber Resiliency for Fog and Edge Computing Devices

  DSIP · Pre-Release · Closing 2026-11-25 · Observed 2026-10-13

  DoW STTR 2027 BAA Cyber Resiliency, Cyber Security, Fog and Edge Computing, Internet of Things, Avionics Systems, Space Systems. The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or

• Fuel-Flexible Spacecraft Electric Propulsion System

  DSIP · Open · Closing 2026-10-21 · Observed 2026-10-13

  DoW STTR 2026 BAA Spacecraft Propulsion, Hall Thruster, Fuel-Flexible, Air-Breathing, VLEO, In-Situ Resource Utilization, ISRU, Oxygenic Propellants, Multimode Propulsion Develop a fuel-flexible spacecraft electric propulsion system capable of operating efficiently on air, water, or mixtures of water/carbon dioxide or nitrogen/hydrogen at >30% electrical efficiency.ITAR: The technology within this topic may be restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including expor

• United States Space Force (USSF) Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) Program Office (PMO) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Two Phase Closed Variant

  SAM.gov · Special Notice — active notice · Closing 2026-10-15 · Observed 2026-10-13

• Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Spacecraft Support

  SAM.gov · Sources Sought — active notice · Closing 2026-10-16 · Observed 2026-10-13