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US Space Force orbital reconnaissance development

Overview

The US Space Force has initiated programs to enhance orbital surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, with Northrop Grumman serving as a key contractor.

Initially, Northrop Grumman was selected for the Resilient Radar System-Ground (RRS-G) program. This initiative aims to transition from aerial tracking to space-based reconnaissance using a satellite constellation designed to detect and track ground-moving targets from orbit, with an operational target of 2028.

Following this, the Space Force awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to develop the GHOST-R, a prototype reconnaissance satellite for geosynchronous orbit. Utilizing the modular ESPASat-L spacecraft platform and optical payloads from TRL-11, the GHOST-R project seeks to increase situational awareness in contested orbital belts through an accelerated 24-month production and testing timeline.

Entities

Northrop Grumman · US Air Force · US Marine Corps · U.S. Space Force · Defense Innovation Unit

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Northrop Grumman to develop U.S. Space Force spy satellite prototype

    Northrop Grumman will develop the GHOST-R prototype spy satellite for the U.S. Space Force, aiming to enhance geosynchronous orbit surveillance within a 24-month timeframe.

  2. 6 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Northrop Grumman selected for US Space Force RRS-G radar program

    The US Space Force has named Northrop Grumman as the prime for its new RRS-G satellite program, while the company continues deliveries of G/ATOR radar systems to US military branches.

Sources

defence-industry.eu · interestingengineering.com · it-boltwise.de · tech.wp.pl