2025 SPACE IRaD Technical Interchange Meeting
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

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    Posted Oct 31, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory, is hosting a virtual Technology Interchange Meeting (TIM) from March 24-28, 2025, focused on engaging domestic industry partners in space-related technologies. This event aims to foster collaboration between industry and government experts on critical topics such as space domain awareness, space-based sensing, and space access, aligning industry investments in Independent Research and Development (IR&D) with U.S. Space Force priorities. The TIM emphasizes the importance of maintaining U.S. advantages in space amid increasing global competition and requires interested participants to express their intent and submit project summaries by January 17, 2025, while ensuring the confidentiality of proprietary data throughout the exchange.

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Jan 6, 2025, 11:05 PM UTC
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) will host a virtual Technology Interchange Meeting (TIM) from March 24-28, 2025, aimed at engaging domestic industry partners in space-related technologies. This event is open to organizations with a certified DD Form 2345 and seeks to foster collaboration between industry and government experts on topics such as space domain awareness, space-based sensing, and space access. The intent is to align industry investments in Independent Research and Development (IR&D) with U.S. Space Force priorities amid increasing global competition in space technology. Key areas of focus include three pillars: Command and Control (C3), Multi-Domain Sensing, and Space Superiority. Interested participants must express their intent and submit project summaries by January 17, 2025. Confidentiality of proprietary data is emphasized throughout the exchange, underscoring the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information. The event's planning schedule outlines significant milestones leading to the virtual TIM, ensuring structured communication and project evaluation. This initiative illustrates the Department of Defense’s commitment to maintaining U.S. advantages in space during a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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