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Lockheed Martin

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Bethesda, Maryland, United States
www.lockheedmartin.com
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Lockheed Martin’s Ignite organization developed the ESA demonstrator payload as a self-funded technology demonstration.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinNarrative GeneralDec 19, 2023Firefly Aerospace Prepares to Launch Alpha FLTA004 Mission for Lockheed Martin

The Fly the Lightning mission will deploy an Electronically Steered Antenna payload developed by Lockheed Martin.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2023Firefly Aerospace Ready to Launch Alpha FLTA004 for Lockheed Martin No Earlier Than December 20

Lockheed Martin’s Ignite organization funded the ESA technology demonstration as its first self-funded technology demonstration project.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2023Firefly Aerospace Ready to Launch Alpha FLTA004 for Lockheed Martin No Earlier Than December 20

Four additional GPS 3 satellites have been manufactured and are in storage at Lockheed Martin’s facilities in Colorado awaiting launch opportunities.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinTechnical ProductDec 8, 2023Experts raise concerns about U.S. commitment to GPS modernization

Lockheed Martin integrates satellite buses sourced from Terran Orbital as part of its work for the Space Development Agency.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 7, 2023Space Development Agency aims high for 2024 after strong 2023 start

Tranche 1 includes 126 Transport Layer communications satellites built by York Space Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 7, 2023Space Development Agency aims high for 2024 after strong 2023 start

In September 2022 Lockheed Martin Australia was awarded a $1,180,000,000 contract to enhance locational precision within SouthPAN’s service areas.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 5, 2023Av-Comm installs satellite dish for SouthPAN

In December 2022 Lockheed Martin Australia selected Av-Comm to establish a network of ground station uplink facilities for the SouthPAN project.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 5, 2023Av-Comm installs satellite dish for SouthPAN

The delivered OCTs are in place for integration on 42 smallsats that Lockheed Martin is building for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 3, 2023TESAT delivers 1st SDA TRANCHE 1 optical comms terminal to Lockheed Martin

TESAT delivered the first SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer Optical Communication Terminals to Lockheed Martin.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 3, 2023TESAT delivers 1st SDA TRANCHE 1 optical comms terminal to Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin will receive $5,200,000 to create OPIR data exploitation prototypes for Space Systems Command.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 3, 2023Lockheed Martin selected for USSF OPIR ODETT prototype development

In December 2022 Lockheed Martin Australia selected New South Wales company Av-Comm to establish a network of ground station uplink facilities for SouthPAN.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 1, 2023Lockheed Martin Australia, Av-Comm complete first SouthPAN Satellite Dish Installation

In September 2022 Lockheed Martin Australia was awarded a $1,180,000,000 contract to enhance precise positioning within the SouthPAN service areas.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipDec 1, 2023Lockheed Martin Australia, Av-Comm complete first SouthPAN Satellite Dish Installation

Lockheed Martin invested its own resources to develop the Tantrum payload from early architecture to a flight-ready product in 24 months.

Mentioned as: lockheed martinTechnical ProductNov 28, 2023Lockheed Martin tech demo to showcase faster on-orbit sensor calibration

Lockheed Martin is producing several other self-funded technology demonstrator spacecraft, including Pony Express 2 and the Tactical Satellite.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinNarrative GeneralNov 28, 2023Lockheed Martin tech demo to showcase faster on-orbit sensor calibration

Lockheed Martin awarded Firefly Aerospace a contract in June to launch a small satellite.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinNarrative GeneralNov 28, 2023Firefly to launch a Lockheed Martin satellite antenna demonstration

Earlier 2023 Lockheed Martin successfully launched and tested the In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS) demonstrator to demonstrate how small satellites can upgrade and sustain space architectures with new capabilities.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinNarrative GeneralNov 28, 2023Lockheed Martin's ESA Payload Demonstrator To Showcase Faster On-Orbit Sensor Calibration

Lockheed Martin plans to launch Pony Express 2 to demonstrate mesh networking across satellites.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipNov 28, 2023Firefly to launch a Lockheed Martin satellite antenna demonstration

In November 2022, Lockheed Martin launched and tested two cubesats in geostationary orbit to demonstrate in-orbit servicing technologies.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipNov 28, 2023Firefly to launch a Lockheed Martin satellite antenna demonstration

Lockheed Martin is producing self-funded technology demonstrator spacecraft including Pony Express 2 to demonstrate mesh networking among satellites.

Mentioned as: Lockheed MartinOrg RelationshipNov 28, 2023Lockheed Martin's ESA Payload Demonstrator To Showcase Faster On-Orbit Sensor Calibration
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