# Space Force Weighs Eight AI Projects

Space Systems Command (SSC) is considering eight artificial intelligence proposals for up to **$12 million** in Fight Tonight funding. The proposed work spans mission planning, targeting, launch scheduling, facility data, satellite communications, and logistics. Winners are expected to be announced November 13, 2026, nine days from the current date. This is a funding competition, not a confirmed open solicitation; contractors should not treat it as an active request for proposals.

- The competition could direct funding to AI projects supporting space mission operations and infrastructure; the selected projects and their performers are expected to become clearer with the November 13 announcement.
- Companies can use the selection results to assess potential follow-on work and qualifying SBIR pathways through SpaceWERX, as described in the signal.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- Space Systems Command (SSC)
- U.S. Space Force (USSF)
- SpaceWERX

### Vendors
- Nyla Technology Solutions ()
- Microsoft ()
- LMI ()
- HII ()
- Hughes Network Systems ()

### Sources
- [Space Force Weighs 8 AI Projects for Fight Tonight Funding](https://www.executivegov.com/articles/ssc-ai-projects-fight-tonight-funding) - ExecutiveGov