Frontier Optic’s Post

Astrobotic Technology has received a $1,600,000.00 award from the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration for a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research Program project. This contract supports administrative expenses for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, as part of the SBIR initiative. The project, titled "SBIR Phase III Xodiac-C Vehicle Enhancements," aims to advance the capabilities of the Xodiac-C vehicle. These enhancements are intended to support more robust testing and development of technologies for space exploration and related applications. The work addresses the need for reliable, high-performance test vehicles in the aerospace sector, contributing to the advancement of mission-critical systems. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541715, highlighting its technical and research-driven focus. The contract performance period begins on October 1, 2025, and concludes on October 31, 2026, spanning one year. The action date for this definitive contract is September 26, 2025. Astrobotic Technology is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.