Spacerake, Inc.
Watertown, MA
- UEI
- U8B5P58PX2T9
- CAGE
- 9BTN4
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 311 Arsenal St #101, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
- Website
- spacerake.net
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Telecommunication Services
- Wireless Telecommunication Services
- SIC code
- 36 Electronic & Other Electric Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $3,149,035 |
| FY2024 | $582,591 |
| FY2023 | $1,215,203 |
Contract awards
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbir phase i: multiple access laser communication terminals for optical orbital hotspots | National Science Foundation | $274,120 |
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About the company
Spacerake, Inc. is a for-profit corporate entity based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced optical communication technologies for aerospace and satellite applications. The company is registered in SAM.gov through July 2026 and focuses on developing innovative communication solutions for unmanned aerial systems and satellite networks. Through its federal contract and grant awards, Spacerake, Inc. demonstrates expertise in developing cutting-edge laser communication technologies, particularly for military and scientific research applications, with a strong emphasis on small satellite and unmanned aerial system communications.
The company has secured two notable federal contract awards from the Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory, both under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. These contracts include a $1,249,393 firm-fixed-price purchase order for developing low-cost free space optical (FSO) communications systems for Group-1 and Group-2 unmanned aerial systems, and a $1,797,794.16 Other Transaction Agreement for the MARLIN: Multiple Access Relay Lasercom Intersatellite Network project. Both contracts are focused on advanced laser communication technologies, with the first contract specifically set aside for small businesses and the second without a specific set-aside designation. The contracts demonstrate Spacerake, Inc.'s capability to develop sophisticated communication technologies for military aerospace applications.
In the federal grant arena, Spacerake, Inc. has received a $274,120 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Project Grant from the National Science Foundation. This grant supports the development of an "optical orbital hotspot network" aimed at enhancing satellite data collection and utilization. The project focuses on creating multi-access laser communication terminals and advancing orbital optical hotspot technology, with the goal of reducing technical and cost barriers for accessing low-Earth orbit. The grant specifically supports research and development activities ranging from operations development to preliminary hardware design, targeting the improvement of small satellite data transmission capabilities. This award aligns with the company's broader mission of innovating satellite communication technologies and addressing the "last mile problem" for small, low-cost satellites.
Quick answers
Is Spacerake, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Spacerake, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 21, 2027.
How much has Spacerake, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $3,149,035 to Spacerake, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $4,946,829 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Spacerake, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Spacerake, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is To advance affordable, resilient, and interoperable technologies within the proliferated warfighter space… (FA254125CB072), from Air Force, on August 21, 2025.
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