Low Earth orbit constellation to deliver fire-control quality
sensing data
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SEGUNDO, Calif., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Space Development Agency
awarded Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company an
award with a total potential value of $414
million to deliver the Fire-control On
Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter, also known as FOO Fighter, or F2.
As the end-to-end operational prime, Millennium Space Systems will
deliver a constellation of eight satellites with a ground system
and perform mission operations.
"FOO Fighter may be the World War II term for Unidentified
Flying Objects, but this is a no kidding, critical mission that
will help protect our country and allies against advanced threats,"
said Jason Kim, CEO of Millennium
Space Systems. "And we're bringing invaluable insights from being
at the forefront of fielding the intellectual property and
technology that will make the FOO Fighter mission a reality."
F2 accelerates the U.S. government's ability to provide
fire-control in support of global detection, warning and precision
tracking of advanced threats, including hypersonic missile systems.
It will demonstrate advanced missile defense capability by
incorporating fire control-quality sensors into a prototype
constellation.
"Our deep knowledge and understanding of this mission enabled us
to engineer the right solution at the right cost, taking advantage
of our common sensing vehicle and core components," said Kim. "The
mission engineering we've done is grounded in modeling and
simulation exercises, allowing us to understand the payload and its
applicability to mission execution."
This research was, in part, funded by the U.S.
Government. The views and conclusions contained in this
document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as
representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of
the U.S. Government.
About Us
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company,
is a small satellite prime, delivering high-performance
constellation solutions for National Security Space. Founded in
2001, the company's active production lines and 80% vertical
integration enable the rapid delivery of small satellites across
missions and orbits – LEO, MEO and GEO. For more information, visit
www.millennium-space.com.
Contact:
Dana Carroll,
Vice President, Marketing
dana.carroll@millennium-space.com
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