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NASA awards AstraQua $1.275 million to develop aircraft sensing technology

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NASA has awarded U.S. physical artificial intelligence company AstraQua a $1.275 million Phase II contract to develop AstraSense for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, including advanced air mobility applications. The award supports development of technology intended to let autonomous aircraft “feel pain.”

Discovered 2026-10-23T04:55:18.816887-07:00 | 2026-10-23T04:55:18.816887-07:00

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  • The $1.275 million Phase II award funds development of AstraSense for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, extending its intended use to advanced air mobility applications.
  • The contract places aircraft sensing technology aimed at autonomous operations within NASA’s development portfolio; the article does not specify a schedule, aircraft partner or operational milestone.

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