Lyra Systems signs five year AFRL agreement for AI space mission software

Nov 12, 2026
Lyra Systems emerged from stealth with a five year agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory. Its AI software will help integrate early stage technologies into orbital demonstration missions.

Lyra Systems emerged from stealth with a five year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory, according to Payload. The California based startup plans to use its AI mission integration software to help early stage technologies reach orbital demonstration missions more quickly.

AFRL and Lyra plan to create a repeatable integration process for vendors seeking flight heritage. Lyra's software captures processes used by domain experts and automates parts of the manual work required to connect qualified components with operational missions.

Lyra plans to work with prospective vendors over the coming months to assemble its first in space demonstration mission using the software. The company will announce participation opportunities soon.

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