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Pentagon Backs E-Waste Mineral Recovery Push With Phase II SBIR Award

Flash Metals Texas, Inc., operating as Metallium, has received a Phase II SBIR contract tied to recovering critical minerals from electronic waste, signaling continued U.S. defense interest in domestic materials supply.

Key Takeaways

Metallium received a Phase II SBIR contract tied to recovering critical minerals from e-waste.
The award is linked to the U.S. Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency.

DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

Space Force backs counter-surveillance sensors for satellites in geosynchronous orbit

Three companies have won SBIR contracts to develop payloads that can detect radar emissions from ground systems tracking U.S. military satellites.

Key Takeaways

Three companies received $3 million SBIR contracts to develop radar-detection payloads.
The sensors are intended for U.S. military satellites in geosynchronous orbit.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via spacenews.com

Space Force starts building radar warning payloads for satellites that can sense when they are being watched

The Space Rapid Capabilities Office has awarded three small-business contracts to develop radar warning receivers for maneuverable geosynchronous satellites, extending the military’s push for more tactical awareness in a

Key Takeaways

Space RCO awarded three $3 million contracts for radar warning receiver development.
The sensors are meant for maneuverable geosynchronous satellites under the Andromeda program.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

NASA puts fresh seed funding behind small-business technologies for the Moon, Mars and Earth

NASA selected more than 30 companies for SBIR and STTR awards worth about $16.3 million, backing early-stage technologies ranging from advanced batteries and propulsion to in-space manufacturing and robotic gripping.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via nasa.gov