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.