# U.S. Space Force Awards Impulse Space Contract

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Impulse Space a **$28 million** contract to provide its Mira spacecraft for a future space situational awareness mission, planned for launch no earlier than 2029. This contract follows a previous **$28 million** award to Impulse Space for demonstrating in-space maneuverability operations, underscoring the company's expanding role in advancing space domain awareness capabilities critical to national security.

- **Why this matters:** The contract highlights growing investment in space situational awareness technologies to enhance domain awareness and operational capabilities in low Earth orbit.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on in-space maneuverability and spacecraft demonstration missions as key evaluation criteria for future awards.
- Contractors specializing in space technologies and satellite operations may find emerging opportunities in supporting the Space Force's evolving space domain awareness initiatives.
- The timeline extending to 2029 indicates a multi-year development and deployment horizon, allowing for strategic planning and partnership development in this sector.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Space Force (Space Force)

### Vendors
- Impulse Space (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Impulse Space Nabs $28 Million Award For Domain Awareness Mission - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/impulse-space-nabs-28-million-award-for-domain-awareness-mission/space) - Defense Daily