United States, June 30 -- Astroscale US Inc., Denver, Colorado, was awarded an $8,749,116 firm-fixed-price contract for the Autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking program. This contract provides for capabilities that include autonomous operation during loss of communication, optimized trajectory options, and enhanced fault detection, isolation, and recovery. Work will be performed in Denver, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2027. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $8,749,116 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is t...