Atlanta, GA – October 6th, 2025 – SpaceWorks Enterprises Inc. (SEI) is proud to announce that it has been selected for a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award by the United States Space Force. This award will support the continued development and maturation of the company’s In-Space Antenna Assembly Concept (ISAAC), an innovative system designed to assemble modular, reconfigurable, and scalable structures in space.
The ISAAC system addresses one of the most significant challenges in space-based physical infrastructure: the spatial constraints imposed by launch vehicle fairings. By enabling the assembly of high-span structures in orbit, ISAAC offers a transformative solution that provides volumetric advantages over traditional deployable systems and inherent reconfigurability compared to other construction methods. ISAAC’s versatile components may also serve a wide range of applications, including building structures for space stations, orbital depots, and surface infrastructure.
The Phase II effort will focus on advancing the “smart truss” to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5/6 through the development, integration, and ground demonstration of a robotically-assembled subscale ISAAC prototype. This includes the design and qualification of the truss connectors, integration of a custom end-of-arm tool (EOAT), and rigorous testing under thermal, vibration, and electromagnetic environments. SpaceWorks will collaborate with Motiv Space Systems, a leader in space robotics, to facilitate a ground-based autonomous assembly demonstration of the ISAAC prototype.
The successful development of ISAAC has the potential to significantly enhance the capabilities of the U.S. Space Force and other stakeholders, enabling the deployment of larger, more complex systems in orbit and beyond.
About SpaceWorks
SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. (SEI), based in Atlanta, GA, specializes in advanced concept analysis, systems analysis, rapid prototyping, product development, and economic assessment for a broad and diverse customer base. SpaceWorks is dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art in the aerospace industry, from the early design phase through flight demonstration and system operation. Learn more about this mission at spaceworks.aero.
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