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 value of the company’s Cognitive Inference Tasking (CNTIENT) software platform. CNTIENT will “serve as the software backbone that complements and enhances” SDA’s Transport Layer, a tactical network to move data around the world, according to the news release. Frank Turner, Chief Architect of the Space Development Agency, said in a statement, “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 a statement “Our collaboration with the Space Development Agency is a testament to the technical excellence we bring to the table. CNTIENT isn’t just a technically capable product suite; it plays a pivotal role in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities. We are proud to be at the forefront of innovation in satellite automation and communication.”
Cognitive Space developed a software tool called CNTIENT to manage a hybrid architecture of remote-sensing satellites. Credit: Cognitive Space
In recent days, Cognitive Space revealed additional funding news. During 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 help satellite constellations grow and scale,” according to an Oct. 16 news release.
Cognitive Space is working with Air Force Research Laboratory to use its CNTIENT platform to prototype a hybrid architecture of government and commercial remote-sensing satellites.
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