Systima Technologies, Inc.

Aerospace · Acquired by Karman Missile & Space Systems (2021)

Unmanned hypersonic vehicle recovery system with multi-staged adaptive deceleration and parachute technologies for Mach 10+ flight regimes

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · systima.com

Sector: Aerospace
Total capital: $5.2M

Federal grants: $2.7M; 5 awards · 2015–2018; Rank in peer group#73 of 89
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $2.5M; 9 awards · Defense, NASA; Rank in Aerospace#452 of 1335
Granted patents: 7; 2 pending · first 2020; Rank in peer group#11 of 89

Capital timeline

Latest events

May 2018Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Hypersonic Data Recovery$750K
Aug 2017Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Enhanced Starting Reliability and High Altitude Operation of Internal Combustion Engines on Miniature Munitions$750K
Jun 2017Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Low-Cost Launch Propulsion Stage and Deployment Bus for Smallsats$125K
Apr 2017Federal grantDefense · Phase II · System Integrated Approach for Multi-Object Payload Deployment$999K
Sep 2015Federal contractDefense · Aa Idiq$2K
Jul 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Research And Development Demval Non-ordnance Strategic Missile Stage Separation Development$104K
Jun 2015Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Miniaturized Lightweight Monopropellant Feed System for Nano- and Micro-satellites$124K

Show 7 earlier federal awards

Sep 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf, SBIR Phase I Topic N142-108 "tunable Etivs Thermal Sensor For Sco/fco Im Mitigation"$150K
Jul 2014Federal contractDefense · 6 Pylons$409K
Jun 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf The Firm Is Developing A Non-catalytic Ignition Technology For Advanced Green Ionic Salt Monopropellants Such As Han-based Monopropellant AF-M315E. Green (non-hazardous, Low Toxicity) Monopropellants Such As AF-M315E Offer Significant Advantages In Performance And Reduced Handling Infrastructure For Vehicles And Payloads Compared To Traditional Hydrazine Systems. Firm's Innovative Ignition Technology Does Not Require A Catalyst Bed, Thus Avoiding The Need To Pre-heat The Thruster Ch$125K
Oct 2013Federal contractDefense · SBIR II$1.4M
May 2013Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Systima In Collaboration With The University Of Washington Will Develop A High Performance, Advanced Green Monopropellant Microthruster (0.1 1.0 N) For Small- And Micro-satellites. The Microthruster Utilizes A High Energy Density Han-based Monopropellant AF-M315E, And A Novel Injection System To Maximize Thruster Performance. The Propellant Is Non-toxic Making It Easy To Store, Integrate Into Modular Designs And Launch Without Added Costs Associated With Handling Toxic Propellants S$125K
May 2013Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Systima Will Develop An Innovative Light Weight Self-pressurizing Pump (spp) Technology To Provide A Constant-pressure Supply Of Monopropellant To A Spacecraft Or Tactical Propulsion System. The Spp Does Not Require A Helium Tank And Higher Operating Pressure Have A Negligible Impact On The System Mass. Since The Spp Has A Lower Weight Than Comparable Propellant Pressurization Systems, It Provides An Opportunity For Reducing Launch Costs, Increasing Spacecraft Or Tactical System Pay$125K
Jan 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Ph I Research&development In Titled "durable Extendible Nozzle For Ballistic Missile Defense Advanced Solid Propellant Divert And Attitude Control Systems"$100K

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Standing among 89 peers

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Aerospace · System

Federal grantsBelow median
Granted patents#11 · top 12%

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Checked: USPTO inventors; federal award principal investigators; SEC Form D related persons · Oct 23, 2026

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What it has protected

USPTO · 7 granted of 9

Jul 7, 2026GrantedMethod Of Making Carbon-carbon CompositeUSPTOUS 12,673,902
Sep 9, 2025GrantedMethod Of Making Carbonized CompositesUSPTOUS 12,410,292
May 13, 2025GrantedImine-based Reactive Diluent For Composite ManufactureUSPTOUS 12,297,334

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Method Of Making Carbon-carbon CompositeJul 7, 2026 · US 12,673,902Granted
Method Of Making Carbonized CompositesSep 9, 2025 · US 12,410,292Granted
Imine-based Reactive Diluent For Composite ManufactureMay 13, 2025 · US 12,297,334Granted
Method Of Making Graphitic Carbon-carbon CompositeSep 3, 2024 · US 12,077,440Granted
Method Of Making Carbonized CompositesJun 11, 2024 · US 12,006,411Granted
Bis-schiff Base Compositions And FormulationsFeb 7, 2023 · US 11,572,351Granted
Multistage Thermal TriggerJun 9, 2020 · US 10,677,576Granted
Method Of Making Carbon-carbon CompositeApplication 63578831Pending
Multistage Thermal TriggerApplication 62273165Pending

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Regulatory activity · Aerospace

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06 Jul 2026Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964National Aeronautics and Space Administration
01 Jul 2026Special Conditions: AMAC Aerospace, The Boeing Company Model 747- 8 Airplane; Side-Facing SeatsFederal Aviation Administration
26 Jun 2026Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International AirportFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at New York LaGuardia AirportFederal Aviation Administration
18 Jun 2026Special Conditions: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplane; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External AccessFederal Aviation Administration

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Sources

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