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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Space Technology The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls du ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Space Technology The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Pa ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy; Microelectronics; Space Technology; Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Advanced Materials OBJECTIVE: The objective of this topic is to improve cycle life and capacity retention of Lithium-Sulfur battery chemistry by addressing and resolving negative effects of parasitic polysulfide reactions. DESCRIPTION: The current st ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Space Technology OBJECTIVE: The U.S. Space Force (USSF) will require high accuracy navigation attitude systems for use in proliferated constellations with smaller space vehicles. Current low mass micro electro-mechanical (MEMS) gyroscopes do not have the required performance to allow precision operation in small space vehicles. A gyroscope with MEMS si ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy; Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Space Technology OBJECTIVE: Space assets are currently almost completely operated from the ground. In order to ensure operation in an increasingly contested space environment, the spacecraft must make autonomous decisions and take action. The USSF will require trust ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Microelectronics; Space Technology OBJECTIVE: Develop and demonstrate a photonics-based optical data transfer capability suitable for use in the space environment for intra-satellite data movement between electronic components. DESCRIPTION: Advances in digital microelectronics enable critically important capabilities for DoD space systems in the area ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Space Technology The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls du ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which cont ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Human-Machine Interfaces The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which con ...