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ABOVE rockets into DARPA’s ERIS Elite—Unlocking next-generation space defense innovations

October 27, 2025

Image of the company’s scalable large aperture antennas for high power space applications

Above: Space Development Corporation has achieved “Awardable” status through DARPA Expedited Research Implementation Series (ERIS) Marketplace.

The ERIS Marketplace is a transformative digital platform designed to accelerate acquisition velocity and advance national security innovation. All 7-minute awardable solutions housed in the repository have been assessed through comprehensive scoring rubrics and competitive procedures and are readily available for selection, negotiation, and award by Government customers with a Marketplace account. Government customers can create an account at darpaconnect.us/eris.

ABOVE’s solutions are designed to be resilient, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of the Department of War (DoW) and the commercial industry. They have provided services to a wide range of businesses, small businesses, and defense agencies.

ABOVE’ video, “Scalable Large Aperture Antennas for High Power Space Applications”, accessible only by government customers on the DARPA ERIS Marketplace, presents an actual use case in which the company is able to support in space defense operations and situational awareness using a rapidly deployable in-space system.

ABOVE was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the ERIS Marketplace whose solutions demonstrated innovation and potential impact on DoW missions.

Filed Under: Government & Regulation, Startups & NewSpace Business

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