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Muon Space Secures $1.9M Contract for Missile Detection Tech

12/10/2025

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Muon Space has received a $1.9 million contract from SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force’s technology arm, to develop an infrared sensing payload for missile detection.
The contract, awarded under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, allows Muon to skip initial feasibility studies and move directly to prototype development.
This project aims to improve missile tracking for the Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer in low Earth orbit.
CEO Jonny Dyer noted that the contract validates the use of commercial technology for defense applications.
This contract expands Muon's defense portfolio, which previously included a $44.6 million award for thermal imaging systems.

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Muon Space has received a $1.9 million contract from SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force’s technology arm, to develop an infrared sensing payload for missile detection.
The contract, awarded under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, allows Muon to skip initial feasibility studies and move directly to prototype development.
This project aims to improve missile tracking for the Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer in low Earth orbit.
CEO Jonny Dyer noted that the contract validates the use of commercial technology for defense applications.
This contract expands Muon's defense portfolio, which previously included a $44.6 million award for thermal imaging systems.