L3Harris Technologies will now become the third potential supplier of space-based sensors for a Space Force's planned missile tracking satellite constellation.
“Adding a third vendor reduces risk and non-recurring engineering not only for Epoch 1 but for future Epochs, " Col. Heather Bogstie explained in a June 5. “Having another payload option opens the trade space and allows us to take advantage of all industry has to offer as we deliver high-quality capability to the warfighter,” she added.
Currently, spacecraft designed for missile warning is primarily stationed in geosynchronous orbit, which is roughly 22,000 miles away from Earth. However, satellites located in medium Earth orbit, situated between low and geosynchronous Earth orbits, are capable of monitoring extensive regions without necessitating highly complex sensors positioned at greater distances from the planet.
The Space Force has requested a budget of $538 million for medium-Earth orbit tracking satellites to support Epoch 1 in the fiscal year 2024. Based on the budget documents,
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