Insider Brief:
- LeoLabs has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract to develop next-generation radar technology.
- The US Department of the Air Force contract is aimed at countering growing and evolving security threats in space.
- The company plans to expand its global sensor network and enhance its capabilities for new missions to ensure the security of space.
LeoLabs has announced its selection by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract to develop next-generation radar technology aimed at countering growing and evolving security threats in space. The company expressed pride in being chosen by the US Department of the Air Force to lead this development. LeoLabs looks forward to leveraging this technology to expand its global sensor network and enhance its capabilities for new missions, ensuring the security of space.
“As the number of adversarial satellites in space dramatically increases year over year, we are committed to supporting the US Department of Defense’s efforts to enhance tracking of non-cooperative launches, smaller orbital debris, and objects in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO),” said LeoLabs CEO Tony Frazier. “We are dedicated to enhancing the resiliency of space architectures and strengthening deterrence to ensure U.S. national security.”
LeoLabs is a leading provider of integrated solutions for monitoring space activity, uses a global radar network and AI-enabled data analytics platform to track over 20,000 objects and maintain a living map of orbital traffic. By collecting millions of measurements daily, LeoLabs helps commercial satellite operators, launch providers, and government agencies protect and defend their assets in space.
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