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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. \u2013 Los Angeles startup Proteus Space announced a strategic partnership Oct. 22 with government contractor SAIC.<\/p>

In addition, SAIC made a \u201csignificant investment\u201d in the startup. The value of the investment was not disclosed.<\/p>

Through the partnership, the companies will work together to enhance Mercury, Proteus\u2019 AI-based platform meant to \u201cautonomously designs custom satellite buses tailored to specific payloads,\u201d according to the news release. <\/p>

Los Angeles-based Proteus is automating the satellite design process to reduce time and cost, provide flexibility, ensure precision and accuracy, and minimize errors, the release said.<\/p>

\u201cWe are excited to collaborate with SAIC, a leader in digital engineering and technology integration,\u201d David Kervin, Proteus CEO and co-founder, said in a statement.<\/p>

SAIC will work with Proteus \u201cto develop high-fidelity, autonomous digital modeling capabilities\u201d for custom-built satellites, according to the news release.<\/p>

\u201cOur investment in Proteus Space is driven by their visionary technology, which enhances SAIC\u2019s impactful digital engineering services,\u201d Lauren Knausenberger, SAIC chief innovation officer and former U.S. Air Force chief information officer, said in a statement. \u201cWe have entered into this innovative partnership to expedite the development of next-generation space solutions for our government clients and the commercial sector.\u201d<\/p>

David Ray, executive vice president of SAIC\u2019s Space and Intelligence Business Group said in a statement that the “customized capability\u201d of Proteus\u2019 Mercury platform will \u201creduce the time from satellite design to launch.”<\/p>

Proteus plans to launch in 2025 an AI-designed ESPA-class satellite<\/a> with payloads from the University of California, Davis, and an undisclosed government research organization.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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