The Ground Software Crisis: Why We Must Redefine Our Infrastructure or Sabotage the Future
The space industry faces a critical issue where ground software engineering contracts are often awarded to companies lacking the necessary expertise in ground systems. This misallocation results in poorly designed systems and high maintenance costs. To resolve this, ground systems must be recognized as essential infrastructure, demanding dedicated expertise and a clean architectural approach.
Aerospace Defense & Review Names ATLAS Space Operations as the 2024 Space Tech Company of the Year
Aerospace & Defense Review has named ATLAS Space Operations as the 2024 Space Tech Company of the Year. ATLAS is honored to receive this award and to have also been recognized as a Top 10 Solutions Provider for the second year in a row.
Freedom Space’s Ground Network Software Selected for U.S. Space Force Program
Freedom Space Technologies announced a partnership with Omni Federal to develop a next-generation ground system for U.S. Space Force missile-warning satellites. Omni Federal was awarded a $9.7 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to work on the ground systems for the FORGE C2 project. This project aims to modernize the command and control systems for the Space Force’s missile-warning satellites. Williams, CEO of Atlas Space Operations, expressed confidence in their government-focused subsidiary and highlighted their capability to operate a network.
Freedom Space Technologies Awarded Contract In Partnership With OMNI Federal To Support Space Force Space Systems Command FORGE C2 Mission
Freedom Space Technologies™, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATLAS Space Operations®, today announced its first contract win in a joint effort with OMNI Federal to support the modernization activity known as Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution System (FORGE) Command and Control (C2) for the Space Systems Command/Space Sensing Directorate (SSC/SN).
Making Space For Software
Brad Bode, CIO at ATLAS Space Operations, highlights the challenges in space communication and the development of Freedom Ground Software as a Service™. This innovative system leverages AI, machine learning, and cloud technology to simplify satellite communication, reduce costs, and enable global access to space data. (Word count: 44)
The State Of The Ground Segment And Ground Software As A Service™
Satellite operators with a need for ground segments face a problem. On one hand, there is a need for high upfront expenditure and expertise to build a network of ground stations at multiple locations around the world. On the other, up to a certain constellation size, those ground stations stand unused with an exception of a few daily passes. Further with the emergence of New Space, the needs of satellite operators evolved: missions became shorter, the time to operate and launch a satellite was dramatically reduced, and the budget dedicated to the ground segment decreased.
Catalyst Campus Gains 3 New Aerospace, Defense Partners
Catalyst Campus in Colorado Springs recently welcomed three new partners – InTrack Radar Technologies, ATLAS Space Operations, and Keta Group. These additions are expected to boost the aerospace and defense industry and foster technology acceleration. The campus aims to facilitate collaboration and public-private partnerships among various companies to fuel economic growth and competitiveness.
ATLAS Named To World Teleport Association (WTA) 2023 Teleport Awards Finalists
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the finalists for its 2023 Teleport Awards for Excellence. From this group of finalists, WTA will name the winners at the 28th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence Luncheon on March 14 during the SATELLITE conference in Washington, DC. WTA selects its finalists from nominations submitted to the association […]
ATLAS Nominated For Via Satellite’s 2022 Satellite Technology Of The Year
Atlas Space Operations’ “Freedom” Ground-Software-as-a-Service (GSaaS) has been nominated for the 2022 Satellite Technology of the Year by Via Satellite. The platform automates communications processes, pre-plans satellite passes, and eliminates the need for satellite owners to act as ground station operators. It has received recognition and a major government endorsement, contributing to the rapid adoption of GSaaS.
RSA Signs Partnership With ATLAS Space Operations Inc For Satellite Ground Infrastructure
Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and ATLAS Space Operations Inc. have formed a strategic partnership to establish a teleport in Rwanda, equipped with a 9.3-meter antenna to support lunar missions and other spacecraft. This collaboration aims to advance Rwanda’s space program and make the country a hub for satellite ground infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa.