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Muon Space Secures NRO Stage II Contract for Advanced EO/IR Capabilities
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Muon Space Secures NRO Stage II Contract for Advanced EO/IR Capabilities
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025

Muon Space, a leader in mission-specific low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, has secured the second stage of its contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Framework. This Stage II contract, part of the NRO's commercial electro-optical (EO) capabilities focus area, aims to validate the on-orbit performance of Muon's multispectral electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) technologies, advancing the company's critical role in national security.

The Stage II award will focus on demonstrating end-to-end EO/IR capabilities, including continued testing and evaluation by the NRO. This phase aims to enhance the national security potential of global, high-frequency data for persistent situational awareness, supporting real-time insights into global thermal activity and mission-critical intelligence.

"This follow-on award signals growing confidence in our ability to deliver timely, high-quality data from space - a core requirement for national security and disaster resilience alike," said Jonny Dyer, CEO of Muon Space. "We are honored to deepen our collaboration with the NRO and to demonstrate how commercial space can play a transformative role in the future of national intelligence and global response."

Muon Space's vertically integrated platform, Muon Halo, is designed to provide end-to-end solutions from space-based sensing to advanced onboard processing. It supports a wide range of government and commercial applications, including activity-based intelligence, disaster response, and strategic early warning, positioning the company as a critical player in the evolving commercial space sector.

Multispectral electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) data systems are essential for advancing national security capabilities, offering rapid revisit rates and comprehensive global coverage. Muon's innovative approach, combining flexible satellite architecture with dual-use instrument designs, aims to set a new standard for responsive, mission-driven space systems.

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