Adaptive and Intelligent Space (AIS)
STTR Opportunity Analysis
The United States Space Force, working through Task Force Futures and SpaceWERX, is seeking small-business research proposals to advance the Adaptive and Intelligent Space Challenge for autonomous, resilient space operations. The work centers on Phase I feasibility studies for technologies in edge computing and algorithms, sensor payloads, or modular bus design that can improve space domain awareness, satellite coordination, and decision-making across contested orbital environments. Proposals must include an initial concept of operations, technical feasibility analysis, and collaboration with a research institution, with attention to autonomous behavior, modularity, and mission relevance in LEO, GEO, XGEO, and cislunar space. The Phase I proposal is limited to 10 pages, the AIS Phase I Showcase will be held in El Segundo, CA near the end of the period of performance, and applications are due May 13, 2026 at 16:00 UTC.