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Affordable MWIR Sensors for LEO Missile-Tracking Constellations

The U.S. Space Force (through SDA) seeks proposals to develop affordable, high-performance midwave infrared (MWIR) sensors for space-based missile detection, tracking, and defense on LEO small satellites. The program expects a complete sensor prototype that demonstrates plume sensitivity, radiation tolerance for extended LEO operations, and small-sat suitability while cutting costs via new mat…

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Agency: U.S. Department of Defense

Dates

Topic Opens: April 13, 2026

Topic Closes: May 13, 2026

Eligibility

industry:defense

industry:manufacturing

Keywords

midwave infrared

infrared sensors

missile tracking

leo

small-satellite

radiation tolerance

low-cost manufacturing

satellite-constellation

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