The U.S. Space Force has launched the Space Strategic Technology Institutes, dubbed SSTIs, and is seeking industry input on organizations interested in participating in the initiative.
Space Force’s Request for Information
According to a notice issued on SAM.gov, the SSTIs are part of efforts of the In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing National Strategy to tackle challenges in space science and technology through a network of partnered universities.
The USSF posted a request for information to identify universities and other organizations that will collaborate and conduct joint applied research as part of the SSTI. At least two cooperative agreements will be awarded by the military branch. However, the USSF may decide to make a single award or none at all.
Goals of Partnership
The selected organizations will conduct research focused on developing transformational space domain technologies with the goal of enhancing capabilities that can be leveraged for future USSF and government space capabilities.
The SSTIs will prioritize research and development that will create testbeds, high fidelity modeling and simulations, demonstrations and prototypes. They should develop scalable technologies that can be transitioned to to higher readiness levels during the course of the potential contract.
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