Aviation News – Northrop Grumman has successfully integrated multiple ground-based antennas to track satellites as part of a U.S. Space Force (USSF) demonstration of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program — a first-of-its-kind achievement for the service.
The test showcased the ability to combine data streams from several antennas into a unified tracking solution, significantly improving the accuracy and responsiveness of satellite detection and monitoring. Conducted under the USSF’s DARC initiative, the demonstration is aimed at enhancing the nation’s ability to track objects in geosynchronous orbit and beyond.
According to Northrop Grumman, the capability will strengthen U.S. space domain awareness, providing operators with faster and more precise tracking information to support both defensive and operational decision-making. The company noted that the integration technology could play a critical role in protecting assets from potential threats in space.
The DARC program is designed to operate continuously, regardless of weather or lighting conditions, offering around-the-clock coverage of deep space. This latest milestone reflects growing emphasis within the Department of Defense on improving space surveillance as competition in orbit intensifies.
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