FA9453-21-S-0001-Call016 - Space Strategic Technology Institute (SSTI) - Space Cyber-Cognitive Overmatch (SCCO)

The ultimate objective of this initiative is to create disruptive, cutting-edge technologies that fundamentally alter the strategic landscape of space operations. While proposed solutions must improve overall system resilience and strictly optimize size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints, their true value will be judged by their capacity to enable entirely new operational concepts. The goal is not seeking merely incremental upgrades; it is for transformative capabilities spanning the cyber and electromagnetic (EM) spectrums, the entire distributed architecture (space, ground, and links), and advanced human-machine teaming. Crucially, this disruption cannot come at the cost of current mission viability. For example, a novel cyber defense mechanism will be deemed unviable if its computational overhead degrades primary satellite operations. Consequently, proposals will be rigorously evaluated on two interconnected fronts: their potential to achieve true cognitive and cyber overmatch, and their realistic maturity for transitioning out of the laboratory and into government program offices or industry applications.

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• Attachment I_Statement of Objective for SSTI-SCCO.docx

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• Attachment IV_Deliverables and Reporting Requiments_Checklist_Call016.docx

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• Attachment III_STAR_Evaluation_Criteria_Call016.docx

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• Question and Answer 7.15.2026 Updated.pdf

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• STAR_FISH CALL 016 SSTI 5-SCCO - 30 June 2026.docx

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• Attachment II_STAR_FISH_White-Paper-Template_Call016.docx

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• Lauren Rice
  lauren.rice.3@spaceforce.mil
• Raquel Schildgen
  raquel.schildgen@spaceforce.mil