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.
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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.