U.S. Space Force narrows field in $100 million space laser terminal program

U.S. Space Force narrows field in $100 million space laser terminal program

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has advanced three companies — CACI, General Atomics and Viasat — to the next phase of a $100 million program aimed at developing laser-based […] The post U.S. Space Force narrows field in $100 million space laser terminal program appeared first on SpaceNews.

General Atomics awarded Phase 2 contract for U.S. Space Force Enterprise Space Terminal

The EST program aims to enhance mission effectiveness through a resilient, high-capacity optical communications solution. It focuses on supporting Department of Defense (DoD) space platforms operating mainly in beyond Low Earth Orbit (bLEO) environments at crosslink ranges from 10,000 to 80,000 kilometres while maintaining functionality in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). GA-EMS leveraged its expertise in Optical Communication Terminals (OCT) during Phase…

CACI, General Atomics & Viasat Book USSF Contracts for Enterprise Space Terminal Prototypes - GovCon Wire

The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded contracts to CACI, General Atomics and Viasat to develop the Enterprise Space Terminal Phase 2 prototypes. The SSC said Thursday the three companies will develop space laser communication terminal prototypes in Phase 2 of the $100 million EST program. Enabling Future On-Orbit Communications The contract, under the Space Enterprise

CACI, General Atomics, Viasat Move On In Space Laser Communication Effort - Defense Daily

The Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded contracts to CACI International [CACI], General Atomics, and Viasat [VSAT] to move into the second phase prototype effort for space laser […]