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Space is serious, but space is also fun and exciting, and at SAIC, we appreciate how complex space can be. Our avatar Sami experiences critical missions here every week and learns from the nation’s leading space experts. Each adventure is backed up by solid science and real solutions. Visit this page often for new Sami adventures and join the conversation on social media using #SamiInSpace. After enjoying Sami’s adventures, be sure to check out to learn more about the science and technologies behind all the fun!
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Quick Response Modeling and Digital Engineering
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Space Domain Awareness
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Prototyping Hardware for Proximity Operations and Satellite Refueling
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Digital Engineering
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Space-track.org, Space Traffic Management, and Data Analytics
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Virtual Space Training, Command and Control
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Digital Engineering, Mission Engineering, Modeling
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Human Space Flight, Space Safety
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Agile IV&V;
Human Space Flight
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Modeling and Simulation
Joint All Domain Command and Control
Quick Response Modeling and Digital Engineering
Space Domain Awareness
Prototyping Hardware for Proximity Operations and Satellite Refueling
Digital Engineering
Space-track.org, Space Traffic Management, and Data Analytics
Virtual Space Training, Command and Control
Digital Engineering, Mission Engineering, Modeling
Human Space Flight, Space Safety
Agile IV&V;
Human Space Flight
Modeling and Simulation
Joint All Domain Command and Control
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Digital Twins, HPC, M&S, Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
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Intelligence community
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Apollo Anniversary, human space flight
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IV&V; Prototyping
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JADC2,
Digital Engineering
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Digital Engineering
& JADC2
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Internet of Battlefield Things (IOBT)
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Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator
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International
Space Station
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Small Satellites;
Space Innovation; Integration
Digital Twins, HPC, M&S, Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
Intelligence community
Apollo Anniversary, human space flight
IV&V; Prototyping
JADC2,
Digital Engineering
Digital Engineering
& JADC2
Internet of Battlefield Things (IOBT)
Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator
International
Space Station
Small Satellites;
Space Innovation; Integration
Quick Response Modeling and Digital Engineering
SAIC is running Read more on
for better systems, better missions, and better outcomes.
millions of simulations for government decision makers.
how quick response modeling
pairs with digital engineering
Space Domain Awareness
Sami lost a piggy bank, but Data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence can all be brought to bear on the challenge.
tracking things in orbit is no easy task.
Prototyping Hardware for Proximity Operations and Satellite Refueling
No joke – SAIC is working with NASA on never-been-done engineering challenges. Read how we are going to that was never meant to be refueled – extending its lifespan, continuing its value, and delivering a proof of concept.
refuel a satellite
Digital Engineering
Sami is faced with an evolving threat and looks to for solutions. SAIC is helping customers move at the speed of relevance.
digital engineering
Space-track.org, Space Traffic Management, and Data Analytics
SAIC really is working with the U.S. Air Force to manage Space-Track.org which space operators use to keep from conjunctions (in-orbit collisions).
AI is going to play a big role in the future of space traffic management.
Too bad we can’t share goggles with everyone to see the space environments SAIC is building. Sami just scratches the surface of the under development right now.
Virtual Space Training, Command and Control
out-of-this-world training
Sami and friend were able to get some fresh air safely leveraging a software tool to quickly model remote thermal detection. Read how SAIC made the rapid analysis possible by investing in the
Resilient Architecture Validation Environment (RAVE).
Software Generates Fast Modeling & Simulations
A safe trip to the International Space Station doesn’t just happen. SAIC has helps keep astronauts (and SAMI)
safe during spacewalks.
Software Generates Fast Modeling & Simulations
Human space flight requires complex vehicles with complex software. SAIC engineers reassure SAMI that the software will work as intended.
Agile IV&V; Human Space Flight
SAMI learns modeling and simulation needs a little chaos factored in for successful missions.
Modeling and Simulation
Joint All Domain Command and Control
Digital Twins, HPC, M&S, Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
Sami’s hopes of an unknown sibling rise before learning that are useful tools for exploring novel concepts, training, and even maintenance prediction.
digital twins
Intelligence community
Sami takes a trip to cyber space to visit SAIC’s new
intelligence community landing page.
Apollo Anniversary, human space flight
Even Sami enjoys celebrating important dates
in space history.
IV&V; Prototyping
SAMI is a bit jealous of the Mars Rover capabilities, and those features require software that is going to work no matter what.
SAIC's IV&V team helps ensure success.
CJADC2, Digital Engineering
What does it mean to operate in several domains simultaneously? SAMI is finding out by learning about CJADC2. Visit
to learn more.
www.saic.com/jadc2
SAIC digital engineering capablities are the secret sauce to successfully executing
digital engineering & JADC2
joint all domain command and control (JADC2).
SAMI gets a taste of what’s possible on the edge with SAIC’s offerings.
IOBT
Internet of Battlefield Things (IOBT)
SAIC is speeding up innovation to our customers through our relationship with the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator program.
Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator
SAIC and SAMI are celebrating 20 years of continuous human habitation on the ISS.
Agile IV&V; Human Space Flight
Satellites may be shrinking in size, but their importance (and adaptability) continues to grow.
Small Satellites; Space Innovation; Integration
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