L3Harris Technologies has reached a major milestone in its mission to provide the Space Development Agency (SDA) with space-based capabilities that enhance national security, the company announced November 25.
The company conducted a Critical Design Review for 45 mission payload (MPL) radios and 40 CXK-1000 radios they are designing, developing and producing in support of Lockheed Martin Space’s Tranche 2 (T2) Transport Layer Beta contract with the SDA. The MPL radios will handle and process warfighting data supporting Integrated Broadcast System-low Earth orbit (IBS-L) and tactical satellite communication users, while the CXK-1000 radios will enable Ka-band communication, which enables the transmission of data to and from the satellites.
T2 Transport Layer Beta is one of several key activities L3Harris is working in support of the SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, a resilient, layered network of military satellites in low-Earth orbit.
“L3Harris is proud to be a leading partner to the Space Development Agency in the rapid development of missile warning and missile defense technologies in support of national security,” said Ed Zoiss, president, space and airborne systems, L3Harris. “We’re able to leverage our extensive experience and innovative approach to continuously refine and enhance capabilities across each tranche, accelerating the launch of mission systems into orbit on faster timelines.”
Source: L3Harris
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