Armenia-Founded ‘Space’ Startup DeepSat Secures US Air Force Contract

YEREVAN, August 26. /ARКА/. DeepSat, a startup founded in Armenia and based in Los Angeles (USA) that specializes in creating systems for operational Earth observation from orbit, has been chosen to take part in the Direct to Phase II program under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Initiative (AFWERX) contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

"This opportunity enables DeepSat to swiftly develop and prototype its dual-use satellite constellation for ongoing, operational monitoring to fill national security and environmental voids, especially in the maritime sector of the Indo-Pacific region and beyond," the company stated in a press release.

The Direct to Phase II contract skips the conventional Phase I stage, showcasing DeepSat’s advanced level of technological readiness, operational capability, and critical mission potential.

"AFRL’s choice of DeepSat highlights the increasing need for tactical Earth reconnaissance that is adaptable and scalable. We are thrilled to play a role in addressing one of the most urgent global security issues," remarked DeepSat CEO Nerses Ohanian.

About DeepSat

DeepSat is in the process of developing a sophisticated Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) constellation that integrates high re-imaging rates with onboard AI to combine data from various sensors.

The platform provides strong, real-time, AI-enhanced Earth reconnaissance for mission-critical operations — including vessel detection, energy infrastructure oversight, and disaster response — across civil, commercial, and defense domains.-0-