SpaceWERX Selects 11 Companies to Power the Next Generation of Space Capabilities Published Aug. 21, 2026 By SSC Public Affairs Austin, Texas -- In partnership with Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office, SpaceWERX announced its Program Year 2026.1 Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) selections Aug. 20 during Fed Supernova in Austin, TX. STRATFI gives promising technologies a powerful boost at a critical point in their journey. After proving their concepts through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II efforts, eligible companies can use STRATFI funding to make the leap from prototype to demonstrable capability. This year, the STRATFI program pulled together $562.5 million which included funds from SpaceWERX, program offices, non-traditional businesses, and private capital. In this cycle, $245 million was matched by private capital. “STRATFI is a critical tool for the Space Force to signal demand to industry and private investors, de-risk innovative technologies, and empower non-traditional and small businesses to scale game-changing capabilities faster, more affordably, and at the speed required to maintain space superiority,” said Arthur Grijalva, SpaceWERX director. The Program Year 2026.1 SpaceWERX STRATFI selections are: Agile Space Industries, Inc. Antares Nuclear Inc. EO Solutions Corporation Hydrosat Inc. Kall Morris Inc. Method Security Inc. Muon Space Inc. Scout Space Inc. Sedaro Corporation Star Catcher Industries Inc. ThinkOrbital Inc. The STRATFI selection announcements mark the beginning of the next phase. Each company will work with SpaceWERX and Space Force to finalize contract terms, hit program milestone,s and mature its technology for a potential transition. For these 11 companies, STRATFI represents more than another round of funding. It is a chance to turn promising technology into real capability. About SpaceWERX SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a division of AFWERX, partners with startups, small businesses and nontraditional vendors to accelerate commercial space technologies for Guardians. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SpaceWERX connects industry innovation with defense needs to deliver capabilities faster. In partnership with Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office, SpaceWERX bridges innovation and acquisition to accelerate capability adoption. In fiscal year 2025, SpaceWERX awarded more than 300 contracts totaling $510 million. For more information, visit spacewerx.us. About Space Systems Command Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space. SSC manages a $15.6 billion annual space acquisition budget for the Department of War, working with joint forces, industry partners, government agencies, academia, and allied nations. For more information, visit ssc.spaceforce.mil and follow @USSF-SSC on LinkedIn. *Disclaimer: References to non-federal entities do not constitute or imply Department of War or Air Force endorsement of any company or organization.