Tobin Anthony

The CSA's Space Technology Development Program (STDP) aims to strengthen industrial capabilities (new concepts, products and/or know-how) related to basic R&D of space technologies (space application segment). The following activities are not eligible as they are or will be supported through other funding opportunities: Applications related to developing earth observation data processing solutions, eligible through CSA's smartEarth initiative. Development of space-related medical technologies. Development of prospecting and In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) related technologies. Development of space-related food production technologies. Development of space-related life support systems. Technologies already funded by CSA through another contract, contribution, or grant. Projects aiming at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) higher than TRL-6 are not eligible.

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I agree with Tim Trimailo and Scott Sadler: the establishment of a United States Space Force Working Capital Fund is a major step forward. To understand why, see my in-depth paper with Nate Skvoretz of the power of Working Capital Funds to develop Spacepower. https://lnkd.in/eCmjFv87

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ARM Institute issues final project call for defense systems The ARM Institute has launched Project Call 26-01, targeting robotics and AI innovations to enhance U.S. Key metrics to monitor include project funding allocations and the number of proposals submitted. https://lnkd.in/ekRvmAFR #NovaSyncInsights #Robotics #Autonomy

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Muon Space, the California-based satellite builder and operator, said today that it won an NRO Stage II contract to expand the agency’s portfolio of commercial EO data. https://lnkd.in/e7djfyXD

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I added some new features to the Space Data Navigator tool, including a guided tour to show what it allows you to do and the ability to share links (like this) to custom charts you make. This chart shows the NRO's Starshield satellites and how quickly they launched.

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Another promising innovation from the researchers of US Army ERDC, the R&D arm of the Army Corps of Engineers. This and other patented solutions are available to firms interested to take the lead in commercialization and introduction to the marketplace. Interested? Contact us for no-cost consultation and assistance. #civilengineering American Society of Civil Engineers National APEX Accelerator Alliance - NAPEX

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The Space Force is seeking industry input on concepts for in-space refueling. A request for information (RFI) released earlier this month asks for "technical concepts and approaches to refueling services for prepared clients in orbit," with an expectation that solutions could be operational by 2030. The RFI suggests the Space Force is looking beyond demonstration missions toward a broader architecture. Industry officials, including those developing satellite refueling technologies, said they welcomed the release of the RFI. [SpaceNews] https://lnkd.in/dxkPbky7

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A new copper alloy developed by Army Research Laboratory and Lehigh University researchers has significant implications for defense contractors in the aerospace and weapons systems space. The Cu-Ta-Li alloy demonstrates exceptional heat resistance and strength at high temperatures - properties that directly address a critical failure point in current materials used for hypersonic applications and advanced propulsion systems. The data is compelling: this material maintains structural integrity at temperatures above 80% of copper's melting point while delivering superior mechanical properties. For contractors working on next-gen defense systems, this represents a potential solution to thermal management challenges that have limited performance and durability. Strategic opportunity: Defense contractors positioning themselves as early adopters of this technology could gain competitive advantage in upcoming DoD solicitations focused on hypersonic and advanced propulsion capabilities. Defense contractors positioning themselves as early adopters of this technology could gain significant competitive advantage in upcoming DoD solicitations focused on hypersonic and advanced propulsion capabilities, with Standup helping them identify these opportunities as soon as they're published to capture first-mover advantage.

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A March 2025 memo instructs United States Department of Defense components to prioritize Other Transaction Authority agreements (OTAs) and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) as preferred methods for acquiring software capabilities. A "non-traditional" government partner, Cesium has served Navy users via Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium OTA since 2019. Read about the combination of OTAs and open source: https://hubs.li/Q03vpzND0

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My latest article published this month! There’s a lot of talk about a need for systems of systems but very little realization, transformaton, and implementation of systems thinking and application in acquisition due to the fact that we have charged this task to those who work, exist, and function in stovepipes and silos… One might argue that the government’s team for contracting might require the same level of attention & training that the workforce did to regain technical trades awareness and capability… https://lnkd.in/ea2EbMGN In Ocean News & Technology Massa Products Corporation #UUV #AUV #SystemsOfSystems #Integration #SmartSensing #Aquasition #Australia #USA #greyzone

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The latest from Emergent Defense Magazine: Bridging the Gap – Parallax Advanced Research expands regional innovation hub model to connect defense contractors with DoD needs. Parallax Advanced Research has developed a regional digital innovation hub model designed to bridge the gap between small and mid-tier defense contractors and Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. The company’s approach, built and refined in Dayton, provides a complete pathway from concept to mature technology deployment—and is now being expanded to additional locations. Read more! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBAx-d3v

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Both of these three-year-old space startups are looking to scale up their production postures as blueprints for programs like the Golden Dome missile defense system start to emerge. https://hubs.li/Q03kxqZG0

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ARM Institute issues final project call for defense systems The ARM Institute has launched Project Call 26-01, targeting robotics and AI innovations to enhance U.S. Key metrics to monitor include project funding allocations and the number of proposals submitted. https://lnkd.in/eRFBjARp #NovaSyncInsights #Robotics #Autonomy

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This week, COMSPOC joined more than 450 companies supporting a joint letter from leading space industry associations to Congress urging continued funding for the Office of Space Commerce to manage a space traffic coordination (STC) regime for the U.S. As part of the Commercial SSA Coalition, COMSPOC supports continued investment in STC through the Department of Commerce to minimize risks associated with reverting it to the Department of Defense.    “Keeping space traffic coordination within the Department of Commerce preserves military resources for core defense missions and prevents the conflation of space safety with military control — critical to U.S. leadership in setting international standards and norms for space activities,” the letter states.    A civilian, commercial-driven STC system is essential for safe, reliable satellite operations and continued U.S. leadership in the global space domain.     Read more: https://lnkd.in/ek8t5GaA

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