MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Cognitive Space, a startup focused on satellite automation, announced two Space Development Agency contracts Oct. 19 with a combined value of $3.22 million.
Under a $1.25 million Direct-to-Phase 2 award, Cognitive Space will delve into topology and link management for dynamic satellite networks.
With a second $1.97 million Small Business Innovation Research contract, the Houston-based startup will explore routing for communications resiliency in space-based mesh networks.
In a news release, Cognitive Space said securing two SDA phase 2 awards in a matter of weeks underscores the worth of the corporate’s Cognitive Inference Tasking (CNTIENT) software platform. CNTIENT will “serve because the software backbone that enhances and enhances” SDA’s Transport Layer, a tactical network to maneuver data world wide, based on the news release.
Frank Turner, Chief Architect of the Space Development Agency, said in an announcement, “The mission of ensuring communication resiliency and the dynamic management of satellite networks is crucial for the warfighter’s success. Cognitive Space’s work is meeting this need today and plays a pivotal role in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities.”
Guy de Carufel, Cognitive Space CEO and founder, said in an announcement “Our collaboration with the Space Development Agency is a testament to the technical excellence we bring to the table. CNTIENT isn’t only a technically capable product suite; it plays a pivotal role in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities. We’re proud to be on the forefront of innovation in satellite automation and communication.”
In recent days, Cognitive Space revealed additional funding news. Throughout the second quarter of 2023, the startup raised $4 million in “seed+” funding from York IE, Draper Associates and Dolby Family Ventures. With the funds, Cognitive Space will “further advance its groundbreaking AI-powered software-as-a-service platform, designed to assist satellite constellations grow and scale,” based on an Oct. 16 news release.
Cognitive Space is working with Air Force Research Laboratory to make use of its CNTIENT platform to prototype a hybrid architecture of presidency and business remote-sensing satellites.