STARCOM Azimuth Flight Service FA254926RFI001

Azimuth Flight Service is a summer space education and training program for military cadets hosted at the U.S. Air Force Academy. It provides an immersive introduction to space-domain operations, combining academics with industry and military visits, neutral buoyancy, microgravity experiences, rocket-building activities, and demonstrations/research conducted in simulated space environments, including cadets flying on a modified aircraft to experience lunar and Martian-like conditions.

The program aims to inspire cadets to become officers of character who will lead the Space Force and to prepare future Guardians to prevail through innovative education, training, doctrine, and testing. It also seeks to foster connections and joint capabilities to enhance overall understanding of space. Unique elements include flight experiences on a modified aircraft and hands-on space-environment activities conducted in a summer education setting at the USAF Academy.