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Spacewerx Shaping our future in space

SpaceWERX is the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a part of AFWERX, powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory

We blend the best of commercial innovation with the needs of the men and women of the U.S. Space Force who depend on space technology to do their jobs.

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PY24.2 STRATFI/TACFI Notice of Opportunity for Space is now open and will close at Noon ET on April 12. Submission and guidance documents are available to government partners on MS Teams.

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Space Ventures

Investing in emerging dual-use technologies to broaden defense opportunities and expand Space Force capabilities to build the 21st-century industrial base.
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Space Spark

Inspiring and enabling Guardians to unleash their potential and to drive capability development that increases the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of life of the Guardian.
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Space Prime

Expanding technology transition paths to accelerate emerging dual-use markets by leveraging government resources for rapid and affordable fielding.
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SBIR/STTR

Providing a path for commercialization for the most promising small business technology.
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AFWERX

AFWERX transitioning agile, affordable, and accelerated capabilities by teaming innovative technology developers with Airmen and Guardian talent.
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In The News

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SpaceWERX launches Tactically Responsive Space Challenge Definition Workshop

LAS VEGAS – In an effort to generate new ideas and cutting-edge orbital defense technologies, SpaceWERX hosted a Tactically Responsive Space, or TacRS, Challenge Definition Workshop at the AFWERX Inno...
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SpaceWERX launches during day one of AFWERX Accelerate

AFWERX Accelerate wrapped-up a weeklong virtual event featuring 179 speakers and 7,000+ registrants with discussions on...
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SpaceWERX launch drives AFWERX small business focus on universities and on-orbit capability

On August 19, SpaceWERX will officially launch. The kickoff will include a virtual Space Force Pitch Day highlighting the key partnership...
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SpaceWERX awards 124 Orbital Prime contracts

The SpaceWERX Orbital Prime program awarded 124 Phase 1 contracts from June 15 to Sept. 22, 2022, each with a five-month term valued at $250,000...
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