Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Post

Recent news about the #EarthObservation industry includes seemingly conflicting reports about its health and stability. While this year’s Satellite Industry Association State of the Satellite Industry Report showed revenue from #satellite services growing, recent layoffs at established EO companies have caused many to wonder about the industry’s future. In my latest article for Constellations, I explain why the EO industry is poised for continued growth and explore the new capabilities and technologies that will drive demand for EO in the future. https://lnkd.in/gY2499QP #satelliteimagery #space

Last month, the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) released its annual State of the Satellite Industry Report on the satellite industry’s economic performance. According to the report, 2023 was a banner year for satellite services, even while some are concerned that EO is floundering. While recent layoffs in the EO industry have many concerned about its long-term health and stability, demand from new industries and revolutionary technologies have EO poised for rapid growth. In this recent article from #Constellations, explore more about the potential of the EO industry in the coming years. https://lnkd.in/e7Z38DZ6 #EO #satellite #space

🛰️ Rapid expansion of #space activities and #satellite #launch rates drive the need for #sustainable initiative, specifically space situational awareness (#SSA) and active #debris removal. 🚀 28,000 satellites are expected to launch over the next decade necessitating improved tracking through SSA. Additionally, there is a strong focus on satellite life extension, including dynamic operations and commercial refueling solutions. These space logistic activities are expected to generate $4.6 billion in #revenue, with 55% coming from SSA. 📊 Our comprehensive ‘Space Logistics Market’ report with a NEW Space Situational Awareness (#SSA) focus, offers an extensive analysis of 6 space logistics markets: 🔷 Space Situational Awareness (SSA) 🔷 Satellite Life Extension Services (LES) 🔷 Last Mile Delivery (LMD) 🔷 Access to space 🔷 Active Debris Removal 🔷 In-Orbit Assembly and Manufacturing …and includes profiles of 20 commercial SSA providers and 8 #government SSA programs, along with a NEW Launcher Database for premium subscribers! 👉 Find it on our digital platform: https://lnkd.in/d4DwWR8y

What are Rendezvous and Proximity Operations? Simply put, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) are a set of in-orbit maneuvers spacecraft perform when they approach and operate near each other.   Since the 1960s, RPO has been used in civil space operations for various maneuvers, including docking, refueling, and resupplying space stations. As the new space economy evolves, RPO is emerging in many forms, addressing challenges such as on-orbit servicing, debris removal, in-space manufacturing and assembly, among others. RPO is one of the most challenging space missions to master.   In today's increasingly contested space environment, mastering RPO isn't just a technical challenge—it's a critical capability for maintaining space security through sustained space maneuver. As new threats emerge, the ability to safely approach, inspect, and gather intelligence on potentially hostile or unknown objects in orbit, particularly if they are highly agile, is vital for protecting the assets and interests of the US and its allies.   True Anomaly's Jackal Orbital Vehicle (AOV) was explicitly designed for this mission and is at the forefront of these efforts. By leveraging our Mosaic Operating System, Jackal will execute precise RPO maneuvers to provide real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, helping decision-makers respond effectively to evolving threats.   As we continue to innovate, True Anomaly remains committed to advancing space security and protecting the future of the space domain.   #SpaceSecurity #RPO #SpaceTech #NationalSecurity #Defensetech

"𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀." said a customer recently. Leaf Space has an SLA above 99% which enables satellite companies to provide high-reliability service to their customers. So how does Leaf Space get a high SLA? Our sites-team performs 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀. The software team 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 to keep the software up-to-date. When an antenna is down, three teams coordinate to identify and troubleshoot to get the antenna back online promptly. Leaf Space's high reliability enables satellite companies to provide high SLAs to their customers. 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 with the leading provider of ground segment to the space industry. If you are in the early stages of mission design or already have satellites in orbit, reach out to sales@leaf.space to find out how Leaf can help your mission. #GSaaS #leafspace #satellite #newspace #SatelliteCommunications

Global Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability extends AUKUS partnership Northrop Grumman Corporation is developing the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) that will track objects in the geosynchronous orbit, protecting critical US and allied satellites. DARC is a global network of three advanced ground-based sensors to be operated in collaboration with AUKUS alliance partners, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.  Leaders from the three countries recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to host and operate DARC as a collaboration to expand beyond what individual nations could achieve alone in one of the most critical domains for future security. Northrop Grumman’s highly advanced DARC technology will operate 24/7, in all weather conditions, filling critical gaps in the ground-based element of the space domain awareness architecture enterprise. #DARC #US #Satellite #Space https://lnkd.in/gHEGu8zR

One of the Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle's (AOV) core competencies, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) explained below!

 Quick Take: Supply Chain Concerns Loom Over Space Development Agency's Ambitious Satellite Program The Space Development Agency (SDA) is facing potential roadblocks in its plan to launch a massive constellation of satellites due to supply chain constraints. These constraints, stemming from reliance on single suppliers and limited manufacturing capacity, were evident in the delayed deployment of the Tranche 0 satellites. To avoid further setbacks, SDA is urging prime contractors to diversify their supply chains and secure critical components well in advance. #SDA #SpaceForce #SatelliteConstellation #SupplyChainManagement #DefenseIndustry 

#Satellite assembly isn't the longest part of getting your mission to orbit, usually it's all the design work leading up to it. But standard satellite buses greatly reduce your time and cost to space. Here's how that works in practice. Try our satellite configurator below. #NewSpace #nanosatellites #smallsats