Domestic Manufacturing Partnership Program
Building U.S. capability for stratospheric hardware production
The Opportunity
We're building a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for stratospheric research platforms. Our MeteoSonde project requires specialized capabilities that are currently fragmented or unavailable in the United States—and we're looking for partners to help change that.
This isn't a traditional vendor relationship. We're seeking foundational partners who want to help establish new manufacturing capabilities for an emerging market: ultra-light, extreme-environment hardware for long-duration atmospheric research.
- Small-batch flexibility over high-volume contracts
- Technical collaboration and iterative development
- Long-term partnership in a growing market
- Opportunity to develop new capabilities together
Capability Areas
We're seeking partners across multiple manufacturing domains. Click each area to see specific requirements.
Technical Context
All manufacturing must support hardware operating in stratospheric conditions:
| Operating Altitude | 0 to 125,000 feet |
| Temperature Range | -65°C to +40°C |
| Mission Duration | 1+ year continuous operation |
| UV Exposure | Continuous unfiltered solar UV |
| Mass Constraints | Ultra-lightweight (grams, not kilograms) |
Join the Partnership Program
Tell us about your company and capabilities. This information helps us identify the right partners for our domestic manufacturing initiative.