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U.S. Space Force
Michael Caplovitz, co-founder and CEO of GetChkd [Image: Michael Caplovitz]
Dallas’ GetChkd Gets $1.9M SpaceWERX Contract to Enhance Military SATCOM Resiliency
by David Seeley | Dec 2, 2025
The innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force isn't the first to tap into GetChkd's blockchain infrastructure platform. Last year, the U.S. Air Force's AFWERX program inked a $1.7 million contract with the Dallas-founded company.
by Lance Murray |
Aug 27, 2025
The new initiative—aimed at tackling challenges around national defense, supply chain resilience, and economic competitiveness—will serve as a research and policy hub. Its Presidential Advisory Council includes leaders from the military, government, and industry.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 11, 2025
AFWERX said that many small businesses face a “valley of death” funding gap between developing a prototype and securing the resources for full-scale deployment. The new funding strengthens U.S. military links to Grapevine's BILT, which creates 3D interactive instructions apps.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 26, 2022
Astrapi has been awarded its second Phase II SBIR contract from the U.S. Air Force's AFWERX program. The goal: enable warfighters to get more info while using less signal power.
The project complements another Astrapi project funded with support from the U.S. Space Force—using spiral modulation in a miniaturized radio suitable for Low Earth Orbit deployment. The two contracts total nearly $1.5 million in the past four months, leveraging tech with applications in commercial markets as well.
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