NORSSTrack
Under the contract, the agency will gain access to Raytheon UK’s NORSSTrack software for improved decision-making. This maps and tracks satellites and monitors potential in-space collisions and debris.
Analysts working on the data will be based at a National Space Operations Centre facility at Royal Air Force Base High Wycombe.
“Our continued partnership with Raytheon allows us to deliver key components of the National Space Operations Centre operations, analysis and response capability – clearly signalling our commitment to safeguarding UK and allied interests in an increasingly complex orbital environment,” said Angus Stewart, head of the National Space Operations Centre.
Strategic Defence Review
The UKSA highlighted the UK’s Strategic Defence Review and the importance of space domain awareness as a vital national capability. Basically, ensuring the UK can operate securely in a contested space environment.
The value of the contract has not been specified.
“Our orbital analysts are among the most capable in the industry,” said James Gray, chief executive and managing director of Raytheon UK. “We’ve invested heavily in developing this talent, particularly in the North-East, as part of our continued support of space domain awareness.”
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