Space Force sponsors pitch day for artificial intelligence (AI), weather, information technology (IT)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Space Force -- which was designated as the sixth branch of the U.S. military last month -- will stage one of its first events within the next two months in efforts to link up with U.S. businesses that can help advance its mission. Fox Business reports. Continue reading original article
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15 Jan. 2019 -- The Space Force will sponsor its first pitch day on March 4 at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The goal of a pitch day is to enable the force to quickly acquire innovative commercial technologies from startups and companies.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) uses a procedure known as Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), which refers to a competitive solicitation seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies that accelerate the attainment of defense capabilities. CSOs typically solicit solutions for specific areas of interest.
The Space Force is said to be seeking technologies related to a range of space operations, including artificial intelligence (AI), weather, business systems, and information technology (IT) for future spacelift missions.
John Keller, chief editor
Military & Aerospace Electronics
