4 days agoAir Force Seeks Flight-Ready AI for Autonomous Cislunar Spacecraft
The Department of the Air Force seeks industry white papers on mature AI/ML software for autonomous spacecraft operations in cislunar space, with responses due December 4, 2026. The RFI is not a funded R&D effort or contract award, but may inform future requirements; vendors should address rapid verification, flight qualification, computing needs, updates, and safeguards.
5 days agoAir Force RFI Seeks Concepts for Up to Five Cislunar Spacecraft
The Department of the Air Force is seeking industry input on a proposed Cislunar Space System of up to five spacecraft, with government-provided payloads and industry-provided spacecraft buses and mission services. Responses are due November 24, 2026; the RFI may lead to up to five fixed-price preliminary design studies, but does not commit the government to a fleet, funding, or follow-on procurement.