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SpaceWERX selects 11 firms to scale technologies for military space

SpaceWERX has awarded $562.5 million to 11 firms to advance military space technologies

By · Published August 23, 2026  22:47 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026  10:32 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: SpaceWERX has awarded $562.5 million to 11 firms to advance military space technologies
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SpaceWERX has awarded $562.5 million in contracts to 11 companies to scale technologies for military space. The awards are part of the STRATFI program, which aims to mature and integrate innovative technologies into the U.S. The announcement follows SpaceWERX's selection process, which identified firms capable of advancing critical space technologies.

Among the awardees, Jacksonville-based Star Catcher secured a $60 million award. The firms will now work on developing and scaling their technologies to meet the specific needs of the military space sector. The Space Force Program is designed to help mature tech.

The Business Journals, Aviation Week, SpaceNews, Payload Space, and Halldale Group have all covered the announcement. The firms will focus on integrating their technologies into military space operations, with the goal of enhancing the Space Force's capabilities.

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What is the STRATFI program?

The STRATFI program is an initiative by SpaceWERX to mature and integrate innovative technologies into the U.S. Space Force.

How many companies received awards?

Eleven companies received awards as part of the STRATFI program.

Which company received the largest award?

Star Catcher, based in Jacksonville, received a $60 million award.

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