Defense technology company Anduril Industries has announced a strategic partnership with Impulse Space, a California-based startup specializing in space transportation, to develop advanced in-space maneuvering capabilities. The collaboration will focus on developing military and defense contracts for space missions that involve complex orbital maneuvers.
The partnership will center around Impulse Space's Mira orbital transfer vehicle, designed to move satellites between different orbits. Anduril will integrate its Lattice AI-enabled software platform with the Mira vehicle, allowing a single operator to control and maneuver multiple spacecraft simultaneously.
The partnership will see Anduril acting as a mission systems integrator, equipping Impulse’s spacecraft with its own payloads as well as those from other partners. The companies plan to demonstrate capabilities of interest to the U.S. Space Force and intelligence agencies, including rendezvous and proximity operations, space domain awareness, and satellite defense.
“In-space mobility is incredibly important for a range of national security space missions, including space domain awareness and dynamic space operations,” said Gokul Subramanian, Anduril’s senior vice president of space and engineering.
Impulse Space recently secured a contract with the U.S. Space Force for two space missions scheduled for 2026.
“The companies’ technologies will help “unlock freedom of movement for national security missions that demand rapid and agile responses in space,” said Eric Romo, president and chief operating officer of Impulse Space.
Anduril, known for developing cutting-edge autonomous systems powered by artificial intelligence, also recently formed a partnership with satellite manufacturing startup Apex as part of its broader strategy to integrate AI-driven technologies into spacecraft.