Insider Brief:
- L3Harris’ infrared sensor satellite has passed a preliminary design review for the Space Force’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning and Tracking program.
- The government’s Epoch 2 program focuses on sophisticaed payloads that enhanec both tracking and warning capabilities.
- Image credit: L3Harris
L3Harris’ infrared sensor satellite has passed a preliminary design review for the Space Force’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Missile Warning and Tracking program. This milestone positions the company as a contender for future defence initiatives in the program. The next phase is a critical design review slated for 2024.
The Epoch 2 program, spearheaded by the government, emphasizes the necessity for sophisticated payloads that enhance both tracking and warning capabilities. This signifies a strategic evolution from the existing focus on tracking hypersonic missiles towards incorporating early warning capabilities into satellite functionalities.
As space technology continues to evolve, L3Harris’ achievement signals a step forward in bolstering the nation’s defense capabilities against emerging threats.
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