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KEY POINTS 1. The Space Development Agency awarded contracts to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin and Sierra Space to build missile defense-related satellites. 2. The fixed-price contracts are worth $919 million for L3Harris, $890 million for Lockheed Martin and $740 million for Sierra Space. 3. SDA is having the trio of companies build 54 satellites as part of a network the U.S. military is building called the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. https://lnkd.in/ekaeY4fM

🚀 ThinkOrbital Meeting with Major General Stephen Purdy, SAF/SQ Military Deputy   I had the honor of discussing ThinkOrbital's in-space construction and autonomous assembly technologies with Major General Stephen Purdy.    His leadership in ensuring secure access to space is truly commendable.   I also gained valuable insights from his keynote presentation:   🌌 Navigating the Future of Space   > Agility and resourcefulness are not just virtues but necessities in the evolving space sector. This aligns perfectly with ThinkOrbital's ethos of rapid innovation, or as we like to call it, being ‘scrappy’. > Understanding and addressing warfighter needs is paramount, a principle that guides our product development. > The emphasis on quick transition from demos to operational products resonates with our focus on delivering actionable solutions.   💡 Future Outlook   Public-private partnerships and cost-efficient as-a-service models align with the DoD's focus, offering a promising roadmap for the future of space exploration and defense.   Thrilled by the insights gained and looking forward to leveraging these learnings in ThinkOrbital's offerings.    The future of space innovation has never looked brighter.   #SpaceInnovation #PublicPrivatePartnership #DoD #SpaceExploration #WarfighterNeeds #ThinkOrbital United States Space Force

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The threats has been appeared in the space needs better consideration. China has been deployed 587 satellites %8,74 of the total numbers of satellites in the orbit. China is sharing %18,84 of the world GDP which is 95 trillion USD. Space X has already deployed 3395 starling satellites in the orbit which is %75,2 of the United States total satellites. Due to the threat reports of Unites States Army and Chinese Military Space Operation reports, China and Russia will be more aggressive in the space in the coming years. Should be noted that Iran and North Korea continue to develop their space capabilities via electronic warfare systems on space based communication and navigation.

This Deep Space Radar partnership between US, UK and Australia is a significant step forward in advancing our collective space defense.

🚀 Epic Advancement in Space Defense: L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space Land $2.5B SDA Contracts... Space defense just took a giant leap forward with the Space Development Agency (SDA) awarding a whopping $2.5 billion in contracts to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space. This groundbreaking project involves the construction and operation of 54 state-of-the-art missile tracking satellites, marking a pivotal moment in aerospace technology. Key Highlights: 🛰️ 54 advanced satellites to be launched in 2027. ▪️ Each company to produce and operate 18 satellites. ▪️ Integration of infrared sensors for tracking hypersonic missiles. ▪️ Capabilities include generating “fire control-quality tracks” for precise missile interception. This strategic initiative is a part of the SDA’s Tranche 2 Tracking Layer network. These satellites are designed to redefine missile tracking, providing a robust system for detecting and intercepting hypersonic missiles at all stages of their flight. The implications of this development are immense, positioning these aerospace giants at the forefront of space defense technology. 💭 How do you think this advancement will shape the future of global defense strategies? https://lnkd.in/enxaD8JZ #SpaceDefense #AerospaceInnovation #L3Harris #LockheedMartin #SierraSpace #SDA #MissileTracking

Happy to hear we are deploying more EW assets. EW jammers are an important option needed to provide military options that could be part of a multi layered space deterrence and warfighting force we need. Mobility is also an excellent trait if the reporting is accurate. Not sure these numbers are sufficient to counter everything that China has on orbit (hundreds according to recent Space Force comments) and we should have other nonkinetiic and kinetic options too for credibility of deterrence and war winning capabilities in the minds of adversaries, but.....it's a good start. National Institute for Deterrence Studies