The U.S. government has awarded Astroport Space Technologies, Inc., a small disadvantaged business based in San Antonio, Texas, a $844,773 Firm Fixed Price STTR Phase II contract to develop "Bulk Regolith Handling Technologies for Landing/Launch Pad Site Preparation and Blast Shield Construction." This two-year contract, which is a total small business set-aside, is funded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency. Astroport specializes in advanced space exploration technologies, with a focus on lunar surface preparation, construction, and rocket plume mitigation solutions. This contract supports the company's ongoing efforts to create innovative technologies for lunar operations, such as deployable surface covers, robotic systems for construction, and material processing solutions, which align with NASA's Artemis program objectives.
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