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I had the great fortune of recently joining a panel during the MILSAT Symposium. We discussed multi-orbit and mission satellites and how these trends impact military space operations. My main focus revolved around the recent trend that has been labeled by US Space Force leaders as Dynamic Space Operations. Joint Operating Concepts such as maneuver and logistics have increasingly become important on how we view space warfare. Satellites being energy neutral is becoming a thing of the past with the desire to develop on-orbit refueling and maintenance/sustainment of space systems. This makes multi-orbit and multi-mission satellites increasingly important. This also highlights the necessity of reassessing how ground stations (SDA and C2) support space maneuver. At L3Harris Technologies, we challenge ourselves to be thought leaders who analyze trends, address challenges, and provide our customers with recommendations that meet the nation's national security needs.

🤝 Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company has been awarded a $414 M contract by the Space Development Agency to develop the FOO Fighter satellite constellation... Key Highlights: 🔹Advanced Defense Technology: Contrary to the renowned rock band, the FOO Fighter (F2) project involves the creation of eight satellites designed to enhance missile defense systems through high-quality, fire-control sensing data. 🔹Expertise and Innovation: Led by CEO Jason Kim, Millennium Space Systems leverages extensive experience in space technologies to develop an optimized solution that integrates advanced sensors and mission-critical systems. 🔹Strategic Impact: This project underscores the strategic role of satellite technology in national security, providing vital capabilities for detecting and countering sophisticated threats. Read more 👇 As global defense needs evolve, the role of space-based technologies becomes increasingly crucial. https://lnkd.in/dvnwkR6v #Aerospace #DefenseTechnology #SatelliteTechnology #NationalSecurity #Innovation

🛰️ L3Harris Technologies Advances in Space Force Program with Infrared Sensor Satellite... L3Harris' infrared sensor satellite has successfully cleared the preliminary design review for the Space Force’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning and Tracking program. Key Highlights: 🔹The review marks L3Harris as a key player in future defense projects within the Space Force program. 🔹The government-led Epoch 2 program is dedicated to enhancing satellite capabilities for both tracking and early warning functions. 🔹Next on the agenda: a critical design review scheduled for 2024, aiming to further solidify L3Harris' position in space defense technology. This milestone indicates a strategic shift in defense priorities - moving from solely tracking hypersonic missiles to integrating advanced early warning systems in satellites. L3Harris' success showcases the evolving landscape of space technology and its vital role in national defense against new-age threats. How do you think this advancement will impact future defense strategies? https://lnkd.in/e5Eb-EFt #SpaceForce #DefenseTechnology #Innovation #L3Harris #SatelliteTech

Maxar Space Systems, a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies, announced it has been selected by L3Harris Technologies for the design and production of eighteen Maxar 300 spacecraft platforms and associated support for its Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program with the Space Development Agency (SDA). This selection builds on Maxar Space Systems’ existing contract with L3Harris for the Tranche 1 Tracking Layer, awarded in 2022. The Tranche 2 Tracking Layer will enhance SDA’s capability to provide global, persistent indications, detection, warning, and tracking, of conventional and advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gVXMMiFh

If you can’t make it to the UK Space Command #DefenceSpace conference, here’s everything you need to know about our showcases: 🛰️ NORSSTrack – our Space Domain Awareness software. Developed to support critical decision making in both defence and civil missions, and to ensure spaceflight safety and sustainability, it’s specifically designed for orbital analyst requirements. 📡 LOCI – our globally deployed sensor network. Designed for observing satellites in Low Earth Orbit, LOCI has been created with the ever-evolving requirements of Space Surveillance & Tracking as its priority; vital in supporting commercial operators, the UK Government's civil liability, and the protection and defence of military assets. 💻 SDA – Our systems are shaping a new age of Space Domain Awareness. Transformative next-generation technologies give our customers the tools to address current and future threats. And we’re making the domain more accessible by integrating commercial off-the-shelf and adaptable tech into our solutions, making space more affordable than ever. Find out more at https://rtxcorp.co/3Bcn6yB #RaytheonNORSS #RaytheonNORSS

Asymmetric warfare requires that nations worldwide ensure their space systems are resilient to disruption from adversaries ranging from nation-states to individual threat actors. This has resulted in a push within the defense and intelligence communities to design smaller, cheaper, and more expendable satellites 🛰 RSA's Quantum Program Manager, Dr. Elliott Hastings, spoke during the last PocketQube Conference on employing PicoSats for #cislunar defense applications. Dr. Hastings discussed directions for future #PicoSat missions to encourage mutually beneficial collaboration between the defense industry and PicoSat providers, focusing on mission concepts, use cases, and engineering challenges in defense-relevant technologies, including GPS-denied navigation and secure communications. The PocketQube Conference is an international conference addressing the technical challenges associated with developing PocketQube technology for widening space access, shaping the future of #space democratization in the process. Watch the full talk below. and for more information on next year's PocketQube Conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/gNyxApM https://lnkd.in/eic82xUh

The Implications of Space as a Warfighting Domain: Space is evolving into a critical warfighting domain. With the U.S. Space Force indicating the potential anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities developed by Russia and China as a reason for the need for suitable space-based countermeasures, it is clearly an ongoing arms race in the space domain. Multiple space commands are being reinforced while some have detached […] The post The Implications of Space as a Warfighting Domain appeared first on Via Satellite. #neuco #satellite

Space Warfare Is Coming, and We Are Not Ready As space warfare looms, vulnerabilities in U.S. defense satellites to radiation and enemy attacks raise serious concerns. https://lnkd.in/gzD-JW7S

🌌 Strengthening National Security Through Space Innovation 🚀 Exciting developments in the aerospace and defense sectors as the United States Space Force has just extended a $1.8 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for the development of advanced missile warning satellites. This contract highlights the ongoing efforts to advance the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) satellites, ensuring robust tracking and early warning capabilities. As these technologies evolve, they are not just pivotal for national security but also demonstrate the power of public-private partnerships in driving technological innovation. Kudos to Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Space Force for leading the way in space defense. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in maintaining strategic advantages and securing our assets in space. #SpaceForce #NorthropGrumman #DefenseInnovation #SatelliteTechnology #SpaceSecurity https://lnkd.in/ewEWtmHi

America Is Getting Ready for Space Warfare