Deep-Space Radar in Australia Begins Tracking Satellites for AUKUS Partners

Deep-space radar in Australia begins tracking satellites for AUKUS partners

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Northrop Grumman and USSF Achieve First Multi-Antenna Satellite Tracking — Global Defense Insight

Northrop Grumman and USSF Space Systems Command have successfully completed a DARC demonstration. The demonstration was conducted at DARC Site 1 in Western Australia. It showcased the integration of multiple ground-based antennas to operate as a single system for the first time. This marks another step toward delivering what is set to become the world’s MOST capable deep-space radar tracking system. Multi-Antenna Integration for Precision Tracki…

Northrop Grumman integrates multiple antennas to track satellites in first-time USSF DARC demo

Northrop Grumman integrates multiple antennas to track satellites in first-time USSF DARC demo

Northrop Grumman and U.S. Space Force achieve first multi-antenna deep-space tracking in DARC test

During the trial, DARC’s calibrated antenna arrays operated as a single system to characterise the movement of multiple satellites with high precision. This achievement represents a significant step towards the completion and operational capability of Site 1. The demonstration used seven of the 27 antennas planned for the Western Australia site and sustained a multi-week campaign of data collection, analysis and adjustment to ensure calibration …

Northrop Grumman integrates multiple antennas to track satellites in first-time USSF DARC demo - EDR Magazine

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Aug. 12, 2025 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) successfully combined the capability of multiple ground-based antennas at DARC Site 1 in Western Australia, demonstrating technology that will create the world’s most capable deep-space tracking radar system.  DARC’s calibrated antenna arrays operated as a single …