The Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) was established by the Space Systems Command to bridge the cultural gap between military buyers, commercial startups, and small businesses through Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
SpEC helps connect the Department of Defense with a network of innovators and creators across the most sought-after emerging technology fields as they research and develop space related prototypes. SpEC is managed by National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL).
600+
SpEC Members
SpEC has awarded nearly $2 billion in contracts to organizations across the space industry – 60% of which has been awarded to new technology innovators.
70%
Non-Traditional Members
SpEC prioritizes upcoming needs, conducts market research, and forges partnerships with VC’s, incubators, and accelerators to identify the next great emerging technology.
40%
Faster Time to Award
SpEC increases the pace and quality of projects offering completely customized proposal options and full-cycle project support from start to finish.
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Annual Dues
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Members work collaboratively to connect the United States military to its cutting-edge knowledge and technology solutions. Membership spans the entire innovation ecosystem including:
Corporate
| Annual Revenue | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| < $10M | $250 |
| $10M – $50M | $1,000 |
| $50M – $100M | $5,000 |
| $100M + | $10,000 |
Non-Profit
| Annual Revenue | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| < $50M | $500 |
| $50M – $100M | $5,000 |
| $100M+ | $10,000 |
| – | – |
Academic & Other
| Types | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| University | $2,500 |
| Laboratory | $2,500 |
| Incubator | $500 |
| Investor | $2,500 |
*To be eligible for SpEC membership, you will need to provide a DD2345 form during membership registration. Please see additional information on SpEC’s website. Not ready to become a member? Explore open opportunities without a membership commitment by subscribing to NSTXL.
More Collaboration
SpEC members have access to a mix of on-site and virtual teaming events designed to support networking to deliver more successful prototypes.
More Value
SpEC’s management and membership services help eliminate risk, increase the pace and quality of projects through its modern acquisition and market approach.
More Innovation
SpEC members drive innovation in technology areas from artificial intelligence to satellite communications. The diversity of members offers natural teaming opportunities.
The SpEC OTA leverages the innovative and state-of-the-art technologies available from the commercial community with almost 60% of projects awarded this year going to non-traditional organizations.
Unparalleled Support to Spark Government Innovation
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Command, Control, & Communications Architecture
Ground Segment
Launch Segment
Mission Design/CONOPS/Evaluation
Mission Operations and Architecture
Payload Data Processing & Transport
Payload Optical (Visible & IR)
Payload RF
Satellite bus/structure/power/attitude control/propulsion
Space Electronics
