Affordable IR Sensors for Proliferated LEO Missile Tracking Constellation
U.S. Department of Defense
Description
The U.S. Space Force, through the Space Development Agency, is seeking affordable, high-performance midwave infrared (MWIR) sensors for space-based missile detection, tracking, and defense. Applicants are expected to deliver a complete sensor prototype that:
- Detects missile plumes with high sensitivity
- Can withstand radiation for long operations in low Earth orbit (LEO)
- Fits and works on small satellite platforms
A key goal is to significantly low…
The United States Space Force (USSF), through the Space Development Agency (SDA), seeks to develop and mature affordable, high-performance midwave infrared (MWIR) sensor technologies for space-based missile detection, tracking, and defense. This effort aims to deliver a complete sensor prototype…
Source
Grant ID
SF254-D1207
Agency
U.S. Department of Defense
Key Dates
Topic Opens
October 1, 2025
Topic Closes
October 29, 2025
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