Contract Announced April 20, 2026 /

Army STTR Phase II ~$1.3M for passive ranging fire control

Rhea Space Activity received a definitive STTR Phase II contract (W5170126CA069) valued at approximately $1.315 million from the Department of the Army. The work continues Phase I efforts on passive ranging for fire control under day and night conditions and supports GPS-denied targeting applications.

Why it matters

Expands AutoNav-related optical techniques from space into terrestrial fire-control use cases, broadening the dual-use footprint.

The numbers

Contract

$1.3M

Obligated Amount $1,314,910.74

Source

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USAspending ·Apr 20, 2026
CONTRACT to RHEA SPACE ACTIVITY, INC. (W5170126CA069)
Public award record shows a $1.314 million STTR Phase II contract awarded to Rhea Space Activity for passive ranging for fire control under day and night conditions, continuing a prior Phase I effort. Performance period runs into 2027.

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