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U.S. Space Force Awards $44.6M Satellite Contract to Muon

10/9/2025

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The U.S. Space Force awarded Muon Space a $44.6 million contract for three prototype satellites.
The award follows a December 2024 agreement to develop an electro-optical/infrared sensor.
Satellites will use the Quickbeam-SBEM payload for multispectral imaging aimed at military and environmental applications.
Launches are planned for late 2027 to early 2028; Muon Space, founded in 2021, focuses on dual-use tech.

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The U.S. Space Force awarded Muon Space a $44.6 million contract for three prototype satellites.
The award follows a December 2024 agreement to develop an electro-optical/infrared sensor.
Satellites will use the Quickbeam-SBEM payload for multispectral imaging aimed at military and environmental applications.
Launches are planned for late 2027 to early 2028; Muon Space, founded in 2021, focuses on dual-use tech.