Laconia, NH – January 15, 2026 – Rogue Space Systems Corporation announces that it was awarded a $2,000,000.00 contract modification by SpaceWERX under the Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) initiative, with a 24-month period of performance. The full $2M in Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) SBIR funding is obligated at time of award. The total potential value for the Rogue Space Systems TACFI effort is $4M, inclusive of private funding not reflected in the government contract award value.
The Air Force Research Laboratory and SpaceWERX—the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a unique division within AFWERX—have partnered to accelerate the transition of advanced operational capabilities to the warfighter. Since its alignment under AFRL, SpaceWERX has executed over 1,470 contracts worth more than $1.46B to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability.
“The Rogue team is honored to support SpaceWERX and deliver key innovations for national security,” said Brook Leonard, CEO, Rogue Space Systems.
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About Rogue Space Systems
Rogue Space Systems Corporation develops autonomous space vehicles and robotics for satellite servicing, logistics, and on-orbit mission support. Based in Laconia, NH, Rogue provides innovative solutions that accelerate space mobility and support the growing demands of commercial, civil, and national defense sectors.
About SpaceWERX
As the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a division within AFWERX, SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities shaping the future in space. For more information, visit spacewerx.us.
About AFWERX
AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the Department of the Air Force’s most pressing challenges. For more information, visit afwerx.com.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory leads discovery and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for the Department of the Air Force. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.
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