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.