KMI Celebrates our 4th Anniversary

wednesday, november 22, 2023

Founded by three Northern Michigan University Alumni, Adam Kall, Austin Morris, and Troy M. Morris, KMI celebrates four years of company growth, research and development, establishing industry connections, and keeping space clear for all.

KMI Update Q4 2023

November 7, 2023

KMI releases company update for Q4 2023.

KMI Advances Space Debris Remediation Efforts with $5 Million in Funding Announcements

November 6, 2023

KMI announced the completed funding of $5 million from successful investment, multiple selections by AFWERX for STTR Phase II, and a Direct-to-Phase II contract focused on space debris management to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Kall Morris Inc and Privateer Space Develop Space Solutions at KMI.Wayfinder.com

October 12, 2023

Kall Morris Inc announced the continued efforts for industry-enabling data with Privateer Space. To promote transparency in the developing orbital debris removal market, KMI is hosting a version of Privateer's Wayfinder satellite tracker with the added feature of KMI’s pricing for debris removal. This Privateer/KMI collaboration stands alone as the only public access point for debris removal costs.

KMI Welcomed to Downtown Marquette

September 15, 2023

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority presented KMI with a welcome certificate as an official Marquette downtown business.

American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) Orbital Debris briefing for DC staffers

September 13, 2023

In partnership with the AFPC, Troy M. Morris, KMI Co-Founder and CEO, met with staffers from across the country to educate, inform, and engage on the issues of orbital debris. This trip also included visits with Michigan's own Rep. Jack Bergman and Senator Gary Peters.

Kall Morris Inc to Celebrated Ribbon Cutting at First Office

September 6th, 2023

On September 6th (the local holiday 906 Day that honors the U.P. through its area code of 906), KMI celebrated the ribbon cutting of its first office in downtown Marquette, Michigan.

Professional Aerospace Contractors Association Briefing for Industry and NewSpace Ignitor Pitch Event 2023

August 28-30, 2023

Adam Kall, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Science, participated in the NewSpace Ignitor Pitch event at the Professional Aerospace Contractors Association (PACA) Briefing for Industry (BFI) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

KMI Featured by Purpose Jobs

August 28, 2023

Purpose Jobs discussed KMI’s mission of keeping space clear for all, gecko adhesion mechanical tentacle technology, and graveyard orbits.

Troy M. Morris Awarded Best Purpose-Driven CEO Award

August 22, 2023

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and CEO, was named a top purpose-driven CEO by Purpose Jobs. Troy was recognized for leading with transparency, integrity, empathy, and for putting KMI’s mission and impact first.

Kall Morris Inc Announces Graduation from Creative Destruction Lab Space Program

August 18, 2023

KMI was among fifteen 2022/2023 graduates of Creative Destruction Lab’s exclusive 9-month space program.

KMI Meets with Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve

August 2, 2023

Corinne Moore, KMI Technical Business Development Associate, met with the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve in Washington DC to engage with industry and government. 

KMI Presents Poster on REACCH Astrobee Mission at 12th Annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference

August 1, 2023

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and CEO, presented Astrobee Payload Demonstration of REACCH Capture Mechanism during the poster session of ISSR&DC.

KMI becomes a member of Lake Superior Community Partnership

July 28, 2023

As a proud Marquette-based business, KMI works to engage with our local community as well as we do with our international and industry communities, and it’s all made easier by the efforts of Lake Superior Community Partnership.

Kall Morris Inc Announces Award of United States Air Force Contract to Study Orbital Debris Removal

July 17, 2023

KMI was awarded a United States Air Force contract to investigate methods to enable Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Docking with uncontrolled and unprepared objects in orbit for Active Debris Removal using our TumblEye technology.

KMI Interviewed by TV19

July 11, 2023

KMI Co-Founders Austin Morris and Adam Kall chatted with Scott Minshall from WZMQ19 at our new office about KMI's decision to found a Marquette company and our future mission to the ISS.

KMI Interviewed by TV6

July 10, 2023

KMI Co-Founders Austin Morris and Adam Kall were interviewed by Pavlina Osta from TV6 Upper Michigans Source about developments at KMI and our upcoming project on the ISS.

KMI Update Mid-2023

July 5, 2023

KMI Releases mid-year company update for 2023.

KMI Receives ISS National Lab Contract to Demonstrate REACCH Aboard International Space Station

June 28, 2023

KMI was awarded a contract from the International Space Station National Laboratory Center for the Advancement of Science in Space to demonstrate KMI’s patented REACCH technology in the International Space Station. This project was made possible by the teams at KMI, the ISS National Lab, Nanoracks, and geCKo Materials.

NASA Commercial Space Lecture Series

June 21, 2023

Tory Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, presented KMI’s technology to the NASA Commercial Space Lecture Series.

State of the Space Industrial Base

May 16, 2023

KMI was represented at the State of the Space Industrial Base by Troy Morris, Co-Founder & Director of Operations, who was also a panelist and active participant on the In-Space Servicing Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) Working Group Panel.

KMI Wins NewSpace Ignitor Fast Pitch Event

May 15, 2023

Alongside other NewSpace Ignitor companies, co-founder Troy Morris pitched KMI to the State of the Industrial Base, with KMI selected as the overall winner of the inaugural event.

Marquette Company Plans to Launch Satellite to Clean Space Debris - TV6

May 12, 2023

Two of KMI’s Co-Founders, Adam Kall and Austin Morris, sat down with Pavlina Osta of Upper Michigan’s Source to discuss our mission of Keeping Space Clear for All.

Michigan Capital Network

May 10, 2023

KMI Co-Founder & Director of Operation Troy Morris and Project Managing Associate Maria Berishaj attended a Michigan Capital Network event meet, present, and answer investor questions.

Innovation Week

May 8-10, 2023

Adam Kall, KMI Co-Founder & Director of Science, represented and presented KMI at the inaugural Innovation Week hosted by SISU: The Innovation Institute at NMU and Innovate Marquette. Thought leaders, innovators, and creative minds gathered in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula for a professional development conference to inspire and spark curiosity.

KMI Awarded Best Small Business for a Second Year in a Row by Michigan Celebrates

May 2, 2023 

For the second year in a row, KMI received a Michigan Best Small Business award from Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses. KMI is grateful to APEX Accelerators for nominating KMI this year.

Marquette Firm Works to Remove Space Debris - UpWord

April 26, 2023

The KMI Co-Founders talked with Dianna Stampfler of UpWord to discuss what KMI is doing from our headquarters in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to work towards Keeping Space Clear For All.

KMI Advertises Prices for Debris Removal - SpaceNews

April 24, 2023

KMI discussed prices for debris removal with Debra Werner of SpaceNews.

KMI on Michigan Business Network Podcast

April 19, 2023

Troy M. Morris, KMI Co-Founder & Director of Operations, spoke with Jeffrey Mosher about being a 2023 PTAC Small Business of the Year award winner.

Space Symposium 2023

April 17, 2023

The KMI Co-Founders attended Space Symposium 2023 to engage with partners and industry.

MSU Student VC Fund Competition

April 11, 2023

KMI was selected by MSU Student Venture Capital for additional investment, along with other investors in Michigan and across the country.

Best Practices for the Sustainability of Space Operations

April 4, 2023

Joining with distinguished industry partners, KMI is proud to join the Space Safety Coalition in the “Best Practices for the Sustainability of Space Operations” to modernize the ‘rules of the road’ in an ever-increasing space ecosystem. Addressing international standards, guidelines, and perspectives is necessary in #KeepingSpaceClearForAll

More Debris, More Problems: Building Technology to Clean Up Space

April 4, 2023

The University of Southern California (USC) Space Engineering Research Center (SERC) featured KMI as an industry partner to clean up space.

KMI Participates in Mind Trekkers Tour: Superior Shores Festival

March 22, 2023 

KMI is joined Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers at Gwinn High School for the Mind Trekkers Superior Shores Festival. During the morning session, Adam Kall, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Science, ran an experiment demonstrating the physics of light and color.

Concordia Center for National Security & Strategic Space Summit

March 14, 2023 

KMI Co-Founder & Director of Operations Troy Morris represented KMI at the inaugural Strategic Space Summit of the Concordia Center for National Security and Space Center (CCNSS). CCNSS is the first academic institute in the Midwest to combine space and national security and is a nexus for commercial, civil, and military space partnerships and studies.

Midwest Madness Elite 8 Startup Pitch Competition

Saturday, March 11, 2023

KMI was selected by Midwest House to pitch at the Midwest Madness Elite 8 Startup pitch competition during SXSW. Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, tuned in virtually to pitch KMI’s concept.

NewSpace Ignitor Pitch Event

February 15, 2023

As an AAA company in the NewSpace New Mexico Ignitor accelerator with AFRL, KMI pitched to industry experts, government representatives, and interested investors based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

NewSpace Chicago The Future of the Space Industry in Chicago

February 8, 2023

KMI was honored to participate in the renewed in-person events of NewSpace Chicago at the The Future of the Space Industry in Chicago event. With representatives from Mudd Law, SCOUT Space, and Orbital Transports, KMI was proud to join the panel answering questions from students, scholars, startups, and other space supporters.

KMI is Signatory of Washington Compact on Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations

February 7, 2023

KMI joined organizations around the world for the ”Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations” as a signatory in the Washington Compact led by The Hague Institute for Global Justice.

Creative Destruction Lab Space Stream Paris

February 6, 2023

Representing KMI at Session #3 of the Creative Destruction Lab as part of the Space Stream, Troy Morris engaged with mentors, experts, and investors for further developing and advancing #KeepingSpaceClearForAll at the event in Paris, France.

KMI Update 2023

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

KMI Releases company update for January 2023.

KMI Featured in Marquette’s Word on the Street

January 13, 2023

After speaking with Doug Garrison, author of Marquette publication Word on the Street, KMI discussed efforts towards Keeping Space Clear for All from our shared homebase of Marquette, Michigan.

KMI Featured on TALRadio

January 7, 2023

KMI was interviewed by TALRadio to discuss KMI and the problem of orbital debris in low Earth orbit.

KMI Founders Sign Outer Space Institute Open Letter

January 4, 2023

KMI's founders joined distinguished individuals around the world in signing an open letter from the Outer Space Institute on “Reducing Risks from Uncontrolled Reentries of Rocket Bodies” calling for an international, multilateral controlled reentry agreement, starting with rocket bodies.

KMI and Partners Advocate to Recycle the ISS

December 21, 2022

KMI, along with CisLunar Industries, Astroscale, Nanoracks, and Neumann Space, advocated to re-purpose the International Space Station.

KMI Partners with ThinkOrbital on USSF Orbital Prime Contract

December 14, 2022

Partnering with ThinkOrbital, Redwire, and Arizona State University, KMI is contributing to USSF Orbital Prime contracts for developing in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing.

KMI Continues Support for Net Zero Space Initiative

December 12, 2022

Austin Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Engineering, was in the working group for the Net Zero Space Developing Reference Modelling to Assess Risks of Collision in Orbit white paper.

KMI Highlighted In Seraphim Space Accelerator - Mission #10 Investor Showcase

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

KMI is highlighted as one of the select companies included in this competitive worldwide program, comprised of nine innovative early-stage companies, each team will present how they can address key opportunities within the SpaceTech ecosystem as one of the world's top-tier startups.

Click ‘Watch Here’ and enter your email on the landing page to watch “On Demand.”

KMI Celebrates our 3rd Anniversary

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Founded by three Northern Michigan University Alumni, Adam Kall, Austin Morris, and Troy Morris, KMI celebrates three years of company growth, research and development, establishing industry connections, and keeping space clear for all.

KMI Featured on the SBAM Podcast

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, discussed the problem of orbital debris and KMI’s mission to keep space clear for all on the Small Business Association of Michigan podcast.

HyperDrive Space Summit

Monday, November 14 - 17, 2022

Liza Fust, KMI Communications Coordinator, represented KMI as a NewSpace New Mexico Ignitor program company at the HyperSpace Challenge HyperDrive Space Summit in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

NewSpace New Mexico Ignitor Expert Network

Monday, November 14, 2022

KMI joins the NewSpace Ignitor Expert Network, a group of companies with the collective goal to “strengthen national security and win the space race” (direct quote).

KMI Selected as Participant for Seraphim Space Camp Accelerator

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

With a pool of over 600 companies, KMI was selected to be one of four participants for the Mission 10 Generation Space cohort of Seraphim’s Space Camp Accelerator. The Space Camp Accelerator is a 13-week program designed to aid space technology companies, from inception to IPO.

Global Satellite Servicing Forum

Wednesday, October 19 - 20, 2022

Troy Morris participated as a panelist in “Unknown Unknowns and Dealing with Bad Days in Space - Part II: Planning for Future Operations” at the Global Satellite Servicing Forum.

NASA In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing Workshop

Monday, October 17 - 18, 2022

Austin Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Engineering, and Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, represented KMI at NASA ISAM Workshop 2022: Envisioning Our Future in Space.

“Michigan’s Best Kept Secret:” KMI

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, was a panelist for ‘Michigan’s Best Kept Secret: Michigan HQ Advantage’ at Michigan Tech Week in Detroit, Michigan.

UnDemo Day 2022

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, represented KMI at the Renaissance Venture Capital UnDemo Day in Detroit, Michigan.

KMI on Venture Unscripted Podcast

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Co-Founders Adam Kall, Austin Morris, and Troy Morris were guests on Venture Unscripted with Joshua Baker discussing the innovation behind overcoming orbital debris.

KMI Featured Alumni by the Catalyst Accelerator

October 3, 2022

KMI was a featured alumni by the Catalyst Accelerator in recognition of being awarded three USSF Orbital Prime contracts.

NASS 2022

Sunday, October 2 - 4, 2022

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, was a panelist for ‘Michigan’s Space Industry Pathfinders’ and ‘The Next-Gen Solutions for Orbital Debris and Space Traffic Management’ at the North American Space Symposium in Traverse City, Michigan.

KMI featured on Tomorrow’s Talent Series

Monday, September 26, 2022

Austin Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Engineering, was featured on Tomorrow’s Talent Series discussing the growth of engineering roles in space.

ISS National Lab Investor Event

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, represented KMI during the ISS National Lab Investor Event.

Paris IAC 2022

September 19 - 22, 2022

Troy Morris, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Operations, presented ‘ADR Spacecraft for Debris Reuse and Repurposing’ at the International Astronautical Congress in Paris, France.

First Runner Up at CSCF NewSpace Business Plan Competition

Thursday, September 15, 2022

KMI received first runner up at the Center for Space Commerce and Finance NewSpace Business Plan Competition during the International Astronautical Congress in Paris, France.

KMI Update Mid-2022

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

KMI releases company update for mid-2022.

USSF/SSC Space Mobility and Logistics Reverse Industry and Collaboration Day

Tuesday, September 13 - 14, 2022

Adam Kall, KMI Co-Founder and Director of Science, was a panelist for Industry Panel 3 on Policy/Law at the USSF/SSC Space Mobility and Logistics Reverse Industry and Collaboration Day in El Segundo, California.

KMI Receives Three USSF SpaceWERX STTR Phase I Contracts through AFRL Orbital Prime Program

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Kall Morris Inc is the recipient of three United States Space Force (USSF) research contracts through Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), each worth $250,000. These USSF SpaceWERX Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I proposals are part of the Orbital Prime program to focus on the emerging market of ISAM. ISAM, acronym for In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing, is a joint commercial-government effort that KMI is supporting through their technologies and these awarded contracts.

NDIA SWIF

Thursday, August 18, 2022

At the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) hosted Space Warfighting Integration Forum (SWIF), KMI attended with industry partners and space-focused warfighters. The event featured an opening keynote by U.S. Army Gen James Dickinson, US Space Command, including international representation during the event with counterparts from UK, Canada, and Australia.

USSF University Symposium

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Troy Morris was invited as an Industry Expert to speak with scientists from multiple programs of Space Force and with representatives from major research universities. Troy presented during “Building an Effective Research Collaboration Framework” panels and “Future of Space Workforce” workshops.

International Space Station Research and Development Conference

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Troy Morris presented "Astrobee Payload Demonstration of REACCH Capture Mechanism" as part of the Technology Development and Demonstration 1 Session at ISSRDC 2022 in Washington DC.

KMI visits Orbion Space Technology

July 14, 2022

The KMI team visited our partner and fellow Upper Peninsula company Orbion Space Technology in Houghton, Michigan.

KMI Featured on The SmallsCast Podcast

Monday, July 4, 2022

Troy Morris discussed orbital debris and KMI’s efforts for keeping space clear for all with the The SmallsCast while at the Catalyst Collision Government Book Camp 2022.

KMI Attends Catalyst Collision Government Business Boot Camp 2022

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Troy Morris attended the 2022 Catalyst Accelerator’s Collision Government Boot Camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

KMI Presents at TCNewTech Pitch Competition

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Troy Morris, Director of Operations, presented KMI's pitch at TCNewTech's networking and pitch competition event. Learn more about KMI, the winner, and the other impressive pitches at the event by clicking the button below.

KMI Joins Net Zero Space Initiative 2022 

May 11, 2022

KMI announced support for the Net Zero Space initiative of the Paris Peace Forum.

KMI and InvestUP Meet with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen of NASA

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, head of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, recently visited Marquette to give the commencement speech at Northern Michigan University’s spring 2022 graduation and receive an honorary NMU degree. NMU is the alma mater of KMI’s co-founders, as well as some KMI staff. While he was here, Dr. Zurbuchen sat down with InvestUP, KMI, and several other Upper Peninsula entrepreneurs. We were excited to engage in this conversation with area entrepreneurs based on a shared passion for space, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Northern Michigan University.

KMI Quoted in The New Yorker "The Plan to Make Michigan the Next Space State"

Sunday, April 24, 2022

KMI co-founders Adam Kall and Austin Morris met with David Rompf of The New Yorker, who wrote in the feature: "Who wouldn’t have confidence in these hyper-bright individuals attacking the problem of space debris?"

KMI Featured on Best Small Business Podcast

April 14, 2022

Troy M. Morris, KMI Co-Founder and CEO, spoke with Jeffrey Mosher about being a 2022 SBDC Small Business of the Year award winner.

KMI Recognized by Lake Superior Community Partnership Plus One Program

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The Plus One program, sponsored by the Lake Superior Community Partnership and Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, recognized KMI as one of 45 Marquette County businesses that contributed job growth in the region in 2021.

KMI Receives Michigan SBDC Best Small Business Award

Thursday, March 17, 2022

KMI was awarded a Michigan SBDC Best Small Business award by Michigan Celebrates in recognition of our growth and contribution to Michigan’s economy.

KMI Update 2022

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

KMI releases company update for 2022.

Center for Space Commerce and Finance Conversations for the Future

Friday, February 18, 2022

KMI was selected as a finalist for the NewSpace Business Plan Competition held at the Conversations for the Future event. KMI presented alongside six other international teams competing for attention in front of a new audience in the event sponsored by Foundation for the Future, SpaceFund, and Avealto.

A2 NewTech Meetup

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Director of Operations, Troy Morris, joined other founders pitching Michigan-based technology startups to the entrepreneurial community at the Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup.
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FISO Telecon Presentations

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Troy Morris, KMI Director of Operations, presented "REACCH and TumblEye: EGA End Effector and AI/ML Algorithm for Uncontrolled Object Capture" for the Future In-Space Operations (FISO) Telecon Presentations.

ABC 10 Interview with KMI Co-Founder Adam Kall

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

KMI co-founder Adam Kall was recently interviewed on the Upper Peninsula’s ABC 10 News to talk about KMI and our mission of #KeepingSpaceClearForAll.

Mining Journal CORI Coverage

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

KMI is covered for the CORI event success, integration with the community, and emphasis on innovation by the Marquette-based newspaper.

KMI Celebrates Second Anniversary

Monday, November 22, 2021

On the event of our 2nd anniversary KMI reflected on another year of growth. Many successes were achieved, the team grew, and with an expanding network of partners and supporters, we became that much closer to keeping space clear for all.

Mecosta-Osceola Career Center Education Outreach

Friday, November 19, 2021

Through the invitation of a fellow NMU alum, the KMI Founders met with high school students in manufacturing classes to present about the efforts and technology of the company as well as aerospace opportunities for employment in and around Michigan.

TV6 CORI Coverage

Friday, November 19, 2021

A soundbite with Director of Operations Troy M. Morris was included in the coverage of KMI that included the NMU origin and recent pitch event success.

Innovate Marquette SmartZone CORI Coverage

Thursday, November 18, 2021

The local Michigan SmartZone recognized KMI and covered many aspects of the event won by the founders, all three NMU alumn and one an Invent@NMU alum as well.

CORI Virtual Pitch Event

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

KMI competed with the top ten selected entrepreneurs from across the country in the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) 2021 Virtual Pitch Event, with a $10,000 top prize. After live pitches from each team and questions from the judges, KMI was selected as the 2021 Pitch Event winner. This selection continues to show the hard work of the entire team, and the progress possible for innovation in unique locations.

Early-Stage Companies Hotlist

Monday, November 1, 2021

Renaissance Venture Capital assembles a semi-annual “Hotlist” limited to the top 50 companies across all industries, “identified as the most promising early-stage companies in Michigan.” The Winter 2021/2022 list includes KMI among the high potential companies from recommendations made by Renaissance local partners (universities, incubators, accelerators, seed funds, angel networks, etc.) and features a KMI pitch deck.

NASA OSAM Workshop

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Director of Operations Troy M. Morris presented on KMI technology as a Featured Speaker for the Invited Industry Technology Talks, the closing portion of the On-Orbit Servicing, Assembling, and Manufacturing (OSAM) Workshop hosted by Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. This presentation, “Electrostatic/Gecko Adhesion and AI/ML Algorithm for Uncontrolled Object Capture,” was delivered to fellow members, collaborators, and colleagues of industry, academia, government, and military.

Astrobee Working Group

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Director of Engineering Austin Morris was invited to present to the Astrobee working group. This group discusses innovations and research involving the ISS-located, self propelling research robots named Honey, Queen, and Bumble. Austin presented, “Astrobee Payload Demonstration of REACCH: Electrostatic/Gecko Adhesion Soft-Capture End Effector.”

UnDemo Day™ Event

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

KMI was invited to an event with venture capital investors from around the country, bringing together some of Michigan’s top startups and technologies. The event included select introductions, one-on-one meetings, and opportunities for further discussion between early-stage companies and venture funds. The event was sponsored by Renaissance Venture Capital Fund, a Michigan-based venture capital fund of funds.

“Highways in Space” North American Space Summit (NASS)

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

KMI Director of Technology Adam Kall joined other industry professionals as a panelist in a discussion on Highways in Space at the 2021 North American Space Summit.

Pre-Seed Round Initial Close

July 30, 2022

KMI has successfully completed the initial close of their seed round, led by Michigan Rise along with limited, invited investors. This round allows KMI to continue growing the team, progress research, and further connect with our industry, partners, and opportunities. The final close will be completed in early fall with additional regional investors and angels.

CONFERS Member

Friday, July 9, 2021

KMI was accepted as a Contributing Member to CONFERS, to serve as a private sector stakeholder in the international satellite servicing community. The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) is an industry-led initiative that aims to leverage best practices from government and industry to research, develop, and publish consensus-derived technical and operations standards for On-Orbit Servicing and related activities.

Catalyst Collision Event

Friday, June 25, 2021

KMI presented and connected with industry and government connections at the Catalyst Accelerator event. Additional opportunities to collaborate, partner, and participate in the New Space economy are sure to continue as the innovative ideas and entrepreneurial creators continue on following this intersection of ingenuity.

Northern Magazine: Space Rangers

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

KMI sat down at their alma mater for an interview with the Northern Michigan University alumni magazine, detailing projects and progress of the company, as well as an introduction of orbital debris. This discussion at NMU of KMI functioning, “like the park rangers of outer space,” named the team, “Space Rangers”

Catalyst Collision Invitation

Monday, May 24, 2021

Catalyst Accelerator will showcase the dual-use, innovative space technologies of 23 small businesses to government and commercial scouts, sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV). Companies chosen for this event have technology that aligns with SpaceWERX Space Prime initiative, including hybrid data movement, on-orbit advanced power, advanced space maneuver, orbital refueling and manufacturing, orbital debris remediation, and space-based cyber security.

Ringwood Rockets Education Outreach

Friday, April 30, 2021

The first alma mater of Austin and Troy, Ringwood School Primary Center, requested a virtual field trip of KMI to show the classrooms across their hometown. Together the KMI team discussed their backgrounds, what KMI does, and how the students can get their own projects to space, even if just art on a postcard.

Firestarters Fireside Chat

Friday, April 2, 2021

As part of the Campfire CoWorks video series, KMI joined Keith Glendon for a discussion on the company, space, orbital debris, Marquette, “Are there aliens?”, and more.

Northern Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Job Market

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

KMI Director of Technology Adam Kall is featured alongside other experts on a panel at his alma mater. Together with professors and current researchers, the panel discussed AI, how it can be used, and potential future impacts of the expansion of the technology. This event was hosted by the Northern Michigan University Alumni Association.

CODER 2020

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

KMI partakes in the CODER 2020 (Center for Orbital Debris Education and Research) conference, discussing with academic experts and leading researchers the current state of the orbital debris problem along with potential future solutions to the issue.

KMI Celebrates First Anniversary

Sunday, November 22, 2020

KMI and supporters celebrate one year of business since formal incorporation.

First KMI Column Posted

Monday, November 16, 2020

Inaugural KMI Column posted, kicking off a series of posts by the KMI founders detailing and discussing various issues related to space, community, and our mission.

ASCEND 2020

Sunday, November 15, 2020

KMI partakes in ASCEND 2020 (Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery), engaging with a variety of experts while discussing modern solutions for issues in aerospace, including space debris, forthcoming policy, and dynamic or novel approaches.

Guests on "Shift" Podcast

Sunday, November 15, 2020

KMI discusses the mission and plans for the future with Pete Bigelow of Automotive News on, "Shift: A podcast about mobility."

Global Innovation Catalyst (GIC) Highlights KMI

Monday, October 12, 2020

KMI founders featured in Global Innovation Catalyst (GIC) video discussing the founding of the company and plans for the future. This video was recorded over several months, while the team worked through the "Idea to Market Entrepreneurship Program" hosted by the GIC and the Stanford Center for Professional Development. KMI was recognized at program completion as "Best Team" among all international participants.

KMI Spotlight in NMU Student Newspaper

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Independent student publication, "The North Wind" publishes feature on KMI, furthering engagement with the founders’ alma mater, Northern Michigan University.

ISS Avoidance Maneuver

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

The International Space Station maneuvers to avoid a close call with space debris. This is the third close call with space debris in 2020.

WJMN Local 3 News Story on KMI

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

KMI is featured by WJMN Local 3 News, leading to more engagement throughout Marquette and the state of Michigan.

RadioResultsNetwork features KMI

Monday, September 21, 2020

In an interview by Derek Micelli, KMI discusses the company and coming back to the UP in “Marquette Group Looking To Clean Up Debris…In Space.”

Awarded "Best Team"

Thursday, September 17, 2020

After completing the Stanford Center of Professional Development “Idea-to-Market Entrepreneurship Program,” with colleagues from around the world, KMI was judge-selected as ”Best Team.”

SBDC Article on KMI

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The Michigan Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) releases an article about KMI, leading to several local articles and additional interviews.

NASS 2020

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

KMI is invited to participate and attend the NASS 2020 (North American Space Summit), with Director of Technology Adam Kall as a panelist, and Director of Operations Troy M. Morris as moderator, on "The Remediation, Management, and Defense of our Orbital Assets."

Contact with Don Kessler

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

KMI begins regular contact with Don Kessler, renowned NASA scientist and early researcher on space debris. He continues to be highly involved in space debris awareness, and serves as a valuable mentor to KMI.

Marquette Selected for Michigan Launch Initiative

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Marquette County, the home of KMI, is selected as the site for a new vertical launch facility. KMI is invited to the formal announcement, with Director of Operations Troy M. Morris as the closing speaker.

Guests on Life at LucidCoast Podcast

Saturday, April 18, 2020

KMI founders feature as guests on "Life at LucidCoast" podcast in episode "Three Young Men's Journey to Outer Space."

KMI Website Launches

Friday, January 10, 2020

The website KallMorris.com is launched, to host contact information, press resources, and further inform on the company mission.

KMI Founding

Friday, November 22, 2019

Adam Kall, Austin Morris, and Troy M. Morris come together to formally establish Kall Morris Inc, their first company, in the State of Michigan.

KMI Founders Meet

Friday, August 22, 2014

Adam Kall and Austin Morris meet at Northern Michigan University as roommates their freshman year. Troy M. Morris, a senior at the time, is introduced by his younger brother to Adam Kall.

Major Space Debris Collision

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The active US communications satellite Iridium 33 collides with the derelict Soviet weather satellite Kosmos 2251. Both satellites are completely destroyed, and the resulting debris cloud necessitates many avoidance maneuvers for many satellites, including the ISS, for years to come.