(El Segundo, CA) – Argo Space Corp. announces it has been selected for a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) opportunity by SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force, in the amount of $1.9M focused on Argo’s novel in-space transportation and mobility vehicle to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The initiative is open to small businesses with Phase II contracts awarded within the past two years, allowing them to apply for funding through an annual notice of opportunity.

By connecting private-sector innovators, defense stakeholders, and investors, TACFI strengthens the defense industrial base and accelerates the transition of advanced capabilities to the warfighter.

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About SpaceWERX 

As the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a unique division within AFWERX, SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SpaceWERX employs 40 military, civilian, and contractor personnel executing an annual budget of $457 million. Additionally, SpaceWERX partners with Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) as a collaborative program. Since it was aligned under AFRL in Aug. 2021, SpaceWERX has executed 1106 contracts worth more than $897 million to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit spacewerx.us. 

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About AFRL  

The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com. 

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Company Press Contact:

Kirby Carlisle

Chief Operating Officer

press@argospace.com

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