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Autonomous Space-Based Situational Awareness for the NASA Starling Mission

80ARC025CA006

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Ames Research Center. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

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Awarded

Eradrive, Inc.

$1,000,000.00 obligated so far on USAspending, June 10, 2025, contract 80ARC025CA006

Description

As published on SAM.gov.

NASA Ames Research Center is awarding a sole-source contract to EraDrive, Inc. for a firmware update to the StarFox software on the Starling small satellite swarm under the authority of FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and compelling urgency (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2)). The update enhances algorithms for space traffic monitoring in Low Earth Orbit, critical to preserving mission viability amid rapid satellite degradation. Immediate action is necessary to ensure the success of the Small Spacecraft Technology Program’s technology demonstration. See attached JOFOC for additional information.

The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Eradrive, Inc.
UEI
PLUQPL2X6CN3
CAGE
11LB9
Vendor location
Palo Alto, CA
Contract
80ARC025CA006, definitive contract
Obligated
$1,000,000.00
Actions
1 between June 10, 2025 and June 10, 2025
Competition
Not Competed, 1 offer received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
To Provide Comprehensive Traffic Monitoring Services for the Starling Satellite Mission, Ensuring Accurate Tracking and Analysis of Satellite Movements and Orbital Paths.
Match
award number 80ARC025CA006 equals the contract number; same awarding office 80ARC0 (high confidence)
Record
USAspending award page

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. June 13, 2025

    Justification

    SAM.gov, notice 4c6f4fdf6c4e4130b42b478287fc97ec

Points of contact

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