Modest Tree, a Halifax-based maker of extended-reality software, has won a contract with the United States Space Force, the extra-planetary branch of the country’s armed forces.

The company earned the deal by participating in the Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 45 Pitch Day. The arm of the Space Force running the pitch day, Space Launch Delta 45, plans to use Modest Tree’s technology for mechanics at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida.

Modest Tree’s software allows the use of extended reality (XR) – a blanket term for augmented reality, virtual reality and other technologies that immerse the user in a virtual world – that has applications including training workers and facilitating remote maintenance of machinery.

“We are proud to deliver innovative solutions to address the challenges in maintenance and training for mission readiness and are pleased to have been selected to support the 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron,” said Modest Tree CEO Emily Smits in a statement.

The specific product the Space Force is buying is Modest Tree’s Tech Companion software, which integrates work-tracking in industrial environments and digital visualizations of physical equipment for enterprise clients.

Smits became CEO in January, replacing fellow co-founder Sam Sannandeji, who was reshuffled into the role of chief technology innovation officer.

Over the past year, Modest Tree has been expanding to offer a broader range of augmented reality-related services to help companies consolidate and leverage industrial data.

Augsburg, Germany-based RENK, a subsidiary of automotive giant Volkswagen Group, is a major shareholder and strategic partner. Modest Tree spokesperson Laura Bohnert previously said partnering with RENK allowed Modest Tree to see how its products performed at scale and in a live environment.

As of last summer, Modest Tree employed about 50 people. The company has offices in Canada, the United States and several European nations. Its clients are in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.