US Space Force awards L3Harris new contract option for deep space tracking system modernization
US Space Force awards L3Harris new contract option for deep space tracking system modernization by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has secured a contract extension from the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to continue advancing the ground infrastructure that supports the nation's Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission. This ongoing work is part of the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program, which provides surveillance and tracking of objects in deep space to inform both military and civilian stakeholders. Now in its sixth year of a ten-year agreement, the MOSSAIC initiative plays a critical role in detecting, identifying, and monitoring objects far beyond Earth's orbit. The system underpins the Space Force's broader mission of space superiority by enabling high-fidelity tracking and timely data dissemination across defense, commercial, and allied networks. "L3Harris' work on the MOSSAIC program is a testament to our commitment of ensuring warfighters maintain a competitive edge in contested environments," said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris. "Upgrading the MOSSAIC program enables the Space Force to better understand space-based threats." Initially awarded to L3Harris in 2020, the contract involves sustaining and modernizing the sensors and command-and-control systems that comprise the U.S. Space Surveillance Network. These upgrades aim to improve the speed, precision, and resilience of data delivery, which is essential to maintaining operational awareness and preparedness in orbit. L3Harris brings over three decades of experience supporting U.S. military space programs, offering a suite of technologies and services designed to enhance the performance and longevity of mission-critical space assets. Its SDA portfolio includes advanced research and development efforts that have continually kept optical sensor systems functioning with high reliability and availability. Related Links L3Harris Technologies Space Tourism, Space Transport and Space Exploration News The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.