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ORBITAL RESEARCH INC

Cleveland, OH · Defense · Private

Autonomous UAV Forward Observer kit with onboard guidance, navigation, control, and target coordination system for long-range precision munitions

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Sector
Defense
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Total capital
$38.7M
Federal grants
$7.1M
15 awards · 2015–2026
Rank in peer group#31 of 94
Private capital raised
None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts
$31.6M
47 awards · Defense, NASA
Rank in Defense#194 of 1442
Granted patents
40
first 2022
Rank in peer group#4 of 94

Capital timeline

200620102014201820222026FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $38.7M2006: $1.4M across 3 contracts2007: $4.2M across 5 contracts$4.2M2008: $1.5M across 3 contracts2009: $1.2M across 6 contracts2010: $2.5M across 5 contracts$2.5M2011: $300K across 3 contracts2012: $2.4M across 3 contracts$2.4M2013: $458K across 5 contracts2014: $1.6M across 3 contracts2015: $180K across 2 grants · $795K across 1 contract2016: $1.6M across 2 grants · $150K across 1 contract2017: $2.7M across 4 grants · $1.8M across 1 contract$4.6M2018: $150K across 1 contract2019: $300K across 2 grants · $140K across 1 contract2020: $861K across 2 grants · $111K across 1 contract2022: $9M across 1 contract$9M2023: $112K across 1 grant · $2.4M across 2 contracts$2.5M2025: $1M across 1 grant · $1M across 1 contract2026: $222K across 1 grant · $222K across 1 contract
200620102014201820222026FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $38.7M2006: $1.4M across 3 contracts2007: $4.2M across 5 contracts$4.2M2008: $1.5M across 3 contracts2009: $1.2M across 6 contracts2010: $2.5M across 5 contracts$2.5M2011: $300K across 3 contracts2012: $2.4M across 3 contracts2013: $458K across 5 contracts2014: $1.6M across 3 contracts2015: $180K across 2 grants · $795K across 1 contract2016: $1.6M across 2 grants · $150K across 1 contract2017: $2.7M across 4 grants · $1.8M across 1 contract$4.6M2018: $150K across 1 contract2019: $300K across 2 grants · $140K across 1 contract2020: $861K across 2 grants · $111K across 1 contract2022: $9M across 1 contract$9M2023: $112K across 1 grant · $2.4M across 2 contracts2025: $1M across 1 grant · $1M across 1 contract2026: $222K across 1 grant · $222K across 1 contract

Latest events

  • Federal contractDefense · Catalyst Enhancement$222K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Catalyst Enhancement$222K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Ph II Catalyst, Topic A22-001, Target On The Move And Dynamic Retargeting For Enhanced Lethality$1M
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase II · SBIR Ph II Catalyst, Topic A22-001, Target On The Move And Dynamic Retargeting For Enhanced Lethality$1M
  • Federal contractDefense · Lethal Payloads$500K
  • Federal contractDefense · Small Business Innovation Research Sequential Phase II For Topic A152-091 For Innovative Motion Measurement Package (M2P) For Guided And Un-guided Munitions.$1.9M
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · UAV Forward Observer Kit with On-Board GNC Module$112K
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  • Federal contractDefense · The Procurement Of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)$9M
  • Federal contractDefense · 6TH Phase I Status Report$111K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Pressure and Motion Measurement Package$111K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Egress Manikin TSPI and Orientation System$750K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR 1 Topic N192-074 Award$140K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Dynamic and Reconfigurable Aero-Mechanical Force Emulator$150K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Novel Navigation Sensor Suite for 155 mm Artillery$150K
  • Federal contractDefense · Egress Manikin Tspi&orientation System (emos)$150K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Mortar Technologies for Enhanced Range and Precision$100K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Enhanced Firing Solutions for the Mortar Environment$150K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Motion Measurement Package {M2P} for Guided and Unguided Munitions$1.0M
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Gun-launched Integrated Guidance Navigation and Control$1.5M
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Sequential SBIR Phase II - Scalable Control Actuation System (cas) And Configurable Guidance Sensor Suite For Multiple Caliber Rounds.$1.8M
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Multisensing Target Discriminator$100K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Scalable Control Actuation System and Configurable Guidance Sensor Suite for Multiple Caliber Rounds$1.5M
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf This Is A SBIR Phase I Program For The Development Of Motion Measurement Package (M2P) For Guided And Un-guided Munitions.$150K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Innovative Motion Measurement Package (M2P) for Guided and Un-Guided Munitions$100K
  • Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Development of a Diver Biometric Device (DBD)$80K
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Aircrew Mounted Physiologic Sensor Suite Gen - SBIR III$795K
  • Federal contractDefense · Data Acquisition Unit$24K
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf This Requirement Is A Phase II SBIR Titled "miniature Canard - Control Actuation System For Low Velocity 40MM Gun Launched Projectiles."$1.5M
  • Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf The Value Of Measuring Sleep-wake Cycles Is Significantly Enhanced By Measuring Other Physiological Signals That Depend On Circadian Rhythms (such As Heart Rate And Emperature) And Environmental Conditions That Are Known Zeitgebers, Such As Light Exposure. As A Result, A More Complete Picture Of Crewmember Circadian Rhythms And The Environmental Factors That Entrain Them Will Aid In Determining Adequate Sleep Levels And The Countermeasures Necessary To Achieve Them. In Order To Maxi$125K
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Ph I SBIR$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf - Other Functions. This Requirement Is For Phase I SBIR, "miniature Canard - Control Actuation System For Low Velocity 40MM Gun Launched Projectiles."$150K
  • Federal contractDefense · Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (baa) For Navy And Marine Corps Science And Technology$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Darpa SBIR Phase I Entitled: "automated Trace Gas Molecular Analyzer Using Rotational Spectroscopy"$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Ori Physiologic Monitoring System$8K
  • Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Other Function - Orbital Research Proposes To Develop, Build And Test 3 Additional High Temperature Components For Use In The Design Of A Data Concentrator Module In Distributed Turbine Engine Control At High Temperatures. The Concentrator Receives Analog And Digital Signals Related To Turbine Engine Control And Communicates With A Fadec Or High Level Command Processor. This Data Concentrator Follows The Road Map Put Forth By Decwg For Use In Creating A Demonstration Platform For Tu$750K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR II Communication Architecture For Distributed Control Of Turbine Engines$850K
  • Federal contractDefense · Phase II SBIR - Proposal Titled, "low-cost Miniature Control Actuation System (mcas) For Gun Fired Munitions."$850K
  • Federal contractDefense · Technical Data$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Communication Architecture For Distributed Control Of Turbine Engines$100K
  • Federal contractNASA · Orbital Research Proposes To Develop, Build And Test A High Temperature Data Concentrator Module For Use In Distributed Turbine Engine Control At High Temperatures. The Concentrator Receives Analog And Digital Signals Related To Turbine Engine Control And Communicates With A Fadec Or High Level Command Processor. This Data Concentrator Is Follows The Road Map Put Forth By Decwg For Use In Creating A Demonstration Platform For Turbine Engine Distributed Controls Communication Development That Ope$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Engineering Services$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · R&d SBIR Topic N091-018$1.5M
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Ph 1: Force Learning Robotic System For Dynamic Characterization Of Micro-scale Aerial Vehicles$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR 2$750K
  • Federal contractDefense · Improved Full Authority Digital Engine Control (fadec) System$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineer$70K
  • Federal contractDefense · Orbital Research - SBIR Phase II$730K
  • Federal contractDefense · R&d SBIR Phase I Topic N091-018.$150K
  • Federal contractDefense · Std Fault Tolerant Smart Sensing Nodes$100K
  • Federal contractNASA · Universal Smart Sensor Interface Ground Testing Of Propulsion Systems Requires Highly Accurate And Precise Sensor Systems. Setting Up Such Systems Can Be More Time Consuming Than The Test. The Myriad Of Analog Connections Are Subject To Environmental Noise. The Ability To Effectively Calibrate Sensors, Digitize The Signals In Closer Proximity To The Sensor Itself And To Send Real-unit Data With Sensor Identification And Time Stamps Is Critical. IEEE1451 Provides Specification For "smart Sensors$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I Final Report And Project Summary$120K
  • Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$750K
  • Federal contractNASA · Lunar Health Monitor- A Wearable System To Monitor Astronaut Health Status$636K
  • Federal contractDefense · Temperature-tolerant Processor For Reliable Control$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Phase II SBIR For:$2.1M
  • Federal contractDefense · The Contractor Shall Provide Research For SBIR 2 Guide$1.1M
  • Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences$100K
  • Federal contractDefense · Steering Guided Munitions - Projectiles$839K
  • Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase I$120K
  • Federal contractDefense · Embedded Pressure Sensors For Automated$400K
  • Federal contractDefense · 200608!434431!1700!N68335!NAVAL Air Engineering Station !N6833506C0273 !a!n! !y! ! !20060524!20080523!557510336!557510336!557510336!N!ORBITAL Research Inc !4415 Euclid Ave 500 !cleveland !OH!44103!16000!035!39!CLEVELAND !cuyahoga !ohio !+000000500000!N!N!000001015358!AC62!RDTE/ELECTRONICS & Communication Eq-applied Resea !A7 !electronics And Communication Equip !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$853K

Federal awards are summed by year (62 awards); hover a bar for the split. Form D reports securities sold, which can differ from an announced round; filings are numbered in the order they were made.

Standing among 94 peers

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Defense · System

  • Federal grants#31 · top 33%
  • Granted patents#4 · top 4%

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