Parry Labs, a leader in defense systems integration specializing in using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), has been awarded a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Space Force (USSF). The award is part of the USSF's "Digital Spaceport of the Future" challenge, which seeks to modernize spaceport operations through innovative digital solutions.

Out of more than 150 proposals submitted, Parry Labs is one of only 12 companies selected for this contract. The award, issued through SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the USSF, underscores Parry Labs' critical role in supporting the digital transformation of U.S. military space operations.

Parry Labs will provide the USSF with a ground-up solution for establishing a common operating environment for spaceports based on a MOSA-aligned architecture. This architecture will allow Launch Service Providers (LSPs) to pre-integrate, simulate, and conduct independent verification and validation (IV&V) offsite before operations, significantly reducing risk and shortening mission execution timelines.

"We are proud to be selected by the U.S. Space Force to help advance the next generation of spaceport operations," said Thomas von Eschenbach, Senior Vice President of Air and Space at Parry Labs. "Our MOSA expertise is at the core of this effort to provide the Space Force with the agility, interoperability, and security necessary to meet their ambitious digital transformation goals."

The solution aims to establish uniform, secure, and automated data environments across U.S. spaceports, ensuring consistent operations regardless of location. By leveraging advanced digital engineering practices, Parry Labs will demonstrate how spaceports can achieve concurrent launch operations, real-time inter-range collaboration, and zero-trust security transactions at reduced costs.

The anticipated benefits of this project include increased launch capacity, improved operational readiness, and a low-cost roadmap for future spaceport modernization efforts. As part of this effort, Parry Labs will help define a blueprint for a fully homogenous data ecosystem capable of supporting rapid, low-risk space missions.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

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