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SBIR Phase II: A Prototype for Geosynchronous Satellite Surveillance using Passive RF Collection is sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). SBIR Phase II: A Prototype for Geosynchronous Satellite Surveillance using Passive RF Collection is a grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that funded development of a passive RF-based prototype system to augment the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveil…
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Please choose from one of the login options below: Learn how we help, and about our programs See how our mission and goals affect small businesses * Economic and Annual Reports Interact with our SBIR/STTR portfolio’s data sets * Portfolio - Company Data Better understand the application process and eligibility * Find Topics and Solicitations * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) * Federal and State Technology (FAST) * Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) ## A Prototype for Geosynchronous Satellite Surveillance using Passive RF Collection #### RINCON RESEARCH CORPORATION 101 N WILMOT RD STE 101 **Socially and Economically Disadvantaged:** No **Congressional District:** 2 Total Award Amount: $1,250,000 **Contract Number:** FA9451-23-C-0014 **Agency Tracking Number:** F2D-6585 **Solicitation Topic Code:** SF224-D007 **Solicitation Number:** 22.
4 As is well noted, GEODSS telescopes are unable to perform their primary space surveillance mission during daytime and weather outages. Passive RF provides a needed augmentation to the GEODSS mission with its ability to maintain custody and support routine 4. **September 30, 2025** #### Principal Investigator **Phone:** (303) 768-7086 **Name:** Katherine Phillips **Phone:** (303) 768-7068 **Email:**contracts@rincon.
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