January 01, 2024
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Awarding Agency: Space Development Agency
Contract Number: TBD
Description: This SBIR Direct to Phase II Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) project aims to produce a Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL-8), low Size, Weight, and Power-Cost (SWaP-C) quantum-resistant encryption device and achieve National Security Agency (NSA) Type 1 certification. The new encryption device is based on Isidore Quantum® and will enable point-to-multipoint encryption and facilitate cross-domain operations, ensuring that classified military networks can operate securely
alongside unclassified commercial networks.
Isidore Quantum® will ensure robust protection against cyber threats while maintaining high network performance and efficiency. The autonomous key management and zero-trust architecture inherent in Isidore reduces vulnerabilities and streamline security operations, making it an ideal solution for the demanding requirements of modern space communication networks, which require both high security and operational efficiency.
The anticipated results of the D2P2 R/R&D project is a TRL-8 space encryptor.
Key Words
High-Throughput Space Crptography, Networking Equipment, Communications Equipment, Space Internet, Space Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (Anomaly Detector, Deep Reinforcement Learning Agent), Counter Adversarial AI, Encryption, cybersecurity, neuromorphic processor, pRadio Frequency, SATCOM, Zero Trust, Hybrid Space Infrastructure, Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)
Awarding Agency: US Space Force/Space Development Agency
Contract Number: FA24012490044
Description: The Space Development Agency (SDA) is focused on developing the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing military sensing and data transport capabilities in LEO. The PWSA seeks to create a resilient space-based system by integrating next-generation technologies such as Optical Inter-Satellite Links (OISL), advanced cyber solutions, artificial intelligence, and high-performance clocks. The overarching goal is to establish a robust framework that supports national defense by enabling efficient data transfer and processing in space.
A key value proposition of a High-Throughput Space Router (HTSR) within the PWSA framework is its ability to facilitate high-speed data transfer with minimal latency. This technology is crucial for maintaining real-time communication and coordination among military assets, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and responsiveness of defense operations in space. The PWSA developed by the SDA and the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Hybrid Space Infrastructure (HIS) complement each other by enhancing the overall resilience and capability of U.S. military space operations. The PWSA focuses on creating a robust, proliferated Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to support critical military functions such as missile warning, tracking, and secure communications.
Meanwhile, the DIU’s HSI leverages both government and commercial technologies to establish a dynamic and scalable space-based network. This hybrid architecture emphasizes open standards, ensuring interoperability and flexibility across various platforms. By integrating commercial advancements with military requirements, both initiatives aim to provide secure, low-latency communications and data processing capabilities, thereby supporting the Pentagon’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) vision. Together, these architectures ensure a resilient, adaptable, and comprehensive space infrastructure capable of meeting current and future defense needs.
Forward Edge-AI is leveraging Coherent Logix’s leading C-programmable, low power, high-performance, software-defined System on Chip (SOC) optimized to reduce the latency enabling packet forwarding delay of less than 10us, while enabling data frames to be transmitted in multi-channels concurrently. The throughput of the space router will exceed 1PB/s.
Key Words
High Performance or High-Throughput Space Router, Networking Equipment, Communications Equipment, Space Internet, Space Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (Anomaly Detector, Deep Reinforcement Learning Agent), Counter Adversarial AI, Encryption, cybersecurity, neuromorphic processor, pRadio Frequency, SATCOM, Zero Trust, Hybrid Space Infrastructure, Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)
Awarding Agency: National Science Foundation
Award Number: 2327618
Description: Develop a blockchain/DLT to ensure the provenance, integrity and quality of space-based Machine Learning algorithms and associated training data (counter adversarial Artificial Intelligence).
Key Words
Adversarial AI AAI), AI, Blockchain/DLT, Counter Adversarial Artificial Intelligence, CubeSat, Cybersecurity, Data Drift, Deep Learning, DevSecOps, Electronic Discovery, Forensics, Internet, Physics-Based Models, Model Drift, Space, Space-Based Manufacturing, Training Data Provenance, Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, Identity Management (ICAM), IPV6, Poison Data
Awarding Agency: US Air Force
Contract Numbers: FA864923P0397 and FA864923P1259
Description: Isidore will enhance cyber-resiliency and autonomy of space infrastructure and introduce anti-fragility in the face of an adversarial attack (enable the platform to recover from an attack in a better state, because it has learned), trust/authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information lifecycle processes to secure global strategic and tactical communications in contested environments, and in all domains.
Key Words
Artificial Intelligence (Anomaly Detector, Deep Reinforcement Learning Agent), Counter Adversarial AI, Encryption, cybersecurity, neuromorphic processor, physics-based models, quantum resistant, Radio Frequency, SATCOM, Zero Trust
Autonomy, Command, Control, Communications (C3), CubeSat, Space COMSEC, Contested, Denied Operationally Limited (CDO-L), Telecommunications
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