Space Force Association Touts USSF's 2025 Space Force AI Challenge to Empower Guardians Through Innovation

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Space Force Association (SFA) is proud to announce the return of the Space Force AI Challenge —a Department of Defense (DoD) innovation competition designed to empower Guardians and DoD personnel with the tools, training, and platform to apply artificial intelligence in solving Space Force-specific challenges.

Finalists will have the opportunity to present their solutions to senior Space Force and DoD leadership, with winners recognized on stage at the upcoming 2025 Spacepower Conference.

Originally launched in September 2024 as the “Space Force Gen AI Challenge,” the competition was born from a forward-thinking conversation among Space Force leadership. The initiative was spearheaded by Chandra Donelson, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer and Director of Data, AI, and Software for the Space Force. Inspired by the SFA’s “Creator League,” Donelson reached out to the SFA team to help bring the challenge to life.

“This challenge was born out of a simple conversation of need, and it turned into a powerful platform for innovation across the Department of Defense,” said SMSgt Michael Sullivan, U.S. Space Force and Space Force Association member. “We’re not just exploring how AI can help the Space Force solve problems; we’re empowering Guardians and DoD personnel to lead the future of AI integration themselves.”

The 2024 challenge attracted more than 300 participants from across the DoD. Over the course of several months, participants engaged in workshops and mentoring sessions while developing innovative AI-powered solutions. The competition culminated in a high-energy, shark-tank-style pitch session before senior DoD leaders, followed by live presentations at the 2024 Spacepower Conference, where top teams were recognized and awarded.

The Space Force Association encourages all eligible DoD personnel to participate in this dynamic initiative that not only accelerates innovation but also strengthens the AI readiness of the entire defense community.

Registration will remain open throughout the duration of the challenge, right up to the final deadline for project submission.

Additional details can be found in the official U.S. Space Force announcement.

Catherine Sawyer
Space Force Association
publicaffairs@ussfa.org
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