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Space Kinetic wins $50 million Space Force OTA award for Whirlwind maneuverability system

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Space Kinetic announced a $50 million Other Transaction Authority award from the U.S. Space Force to develop Whirlwind, a space maneuverability and deployment system. The award places the company in a Space Force effort focused on improving spacecraft movement and payload deployment in orbit.

Discovered 2026-08-13T05:33:32.160524-07:00 | 2026-08-13T05:33:32.160524-07:00

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  • The $50 million award signals a substantial Space Force investment in orbital maneuverability and deployment capabilities.
  • Whirlwind’s development could expand the military’s options for moving spacecraft and deploying payloads in orbit.
  • As an OTA award, the contract uses a flexible acquisition pathway for advancing a space-defense capability.

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