TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY - Spacecraft Speedometer: Satellite Velocity Detection Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY - Spacecraft Speedometer: Satellite Velocity Detection

Deadline : 20 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 121239280

Document Ref. No. : S-167573

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

The Spacecraft Speedometer provides real-time velocity measurements for satellites without relying on GPS, which can be unreliable at low altitudes, in high-radiation environments and during geomagnetic storms. The technology has been successfully tested in space and is ready for scaling and commercialization. We are seeking a manufacturing partner or system integrator to refine production and deploy this technology into commercial and defense satellite markets.

How it Works:

Using a dual-sensor head electrostatic analyzer (ESA), it determines velocity by analyzing ambient space plasma charged particles, offering a self-contained, compact, and power-efficient solution for better orbital tracking and space weather monitoring. Designed as a small size, weight, and power (SWaP) payload for small satellite platforms, this system fills a critical gap in spacecraft navigation, improving operational efficiency while reducing reliance on external tracking systems. As spacecraft and probes travel to planets and moons where GPS isn-t available, the Spacecraft Speedometer provides a critical navigation solution for deep-space missions. By enabling precise velocity measurements in these GPS-denied environments, it supports autonomous spacecraft operations, improves mission planning, and ensures accurate trajectory control for planetary exploration and interplanetary travel.

Key Advantages:

Velocity Measurement: Directly measures spacecraft speed in situ, improving orbit prediction and maneuver planning. Compact & Low-Power Design: Optimized for CubeSats and small satellites, making it cost-effective and scalable. Enhanced Space Weather Monitoring: Provides real-time data to mitigate space weather disruptions that impact spacecraft performance. Increased Accuracy for Satellite Tracking: Reduces reliance on GPS, which struggles at low altitudes and certain latitudes, especially during intense space weather events. Space Deployment: Successfully te...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : S-167573
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: TRIAD - DOE CONTRACTOR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Jun 19, 2025 01:30 pm MDT
Original Response Date: Jul 20, 2025 08:00 am MDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 04, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 6605 - NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
NAICS Code: 336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Los Alamos, NM 87545 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

spacecraft-speedometer-laur-25-22649-_0e89d.pdf