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L3Harris Expands Satellite Production Site, Adds Unclassified Satellite Line for National Defense
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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) is enhancing its Melbourne, Florida satellite production facility to include advanced unclassified satellite capabilities for national defense. The facility, spanning over 100,000 square feet, will enable the development and testing of the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) and other small-to-medium responsive satellites for urgent Department of Defense missions. Recent upgrades allow the production of multiple satellites monthly, aiming for an output of six satellites by year-end. Currently, eight satellites are operational, with ten in development.
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Expansion of satellite production facility enhances capabilities for national defense.
Recent facility upgrades enable manufacturing of multiple satellites per month.
Plans to increase production to six satellites monthly by year-end.
Development of NTS-3 supports urgent U.S. Air Force programs.
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MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) is expanding its satellite production site to include advanced production of unclassified satellites, which will deliver experimental capabilities for national defense.
An L3Harris engineer works on the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3), a U.S. Air Force vanguard program that will examine ways to augment the military’s positioning, navigation and timing capabilities. The satellite will demonstrate new signals and technologies to support future warfighter missions. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Central Florida location is home to more than 100,000 square feet of space used for development, manufacturing and testing of full satellites and components which already deliver complex, classified capabilities for national defense. The increased production capability allows L3Harris to develop and test the experimental Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3), which is a priority program for the U.S. Air Force. Facility investments also make it possible to develop and integrate three sizes of small-to-medium responsive satellites in support of urgent U.S. Department of Defense missions addressing evolving threats.
“Our customers face urgent threats that must be addressed in months rather than years,” said Ed Zoiss, President of L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems. “We prioritized facility investments to meet their accelerating timelines.”
Two of the company’s eight buildings have recently been upgraded to manufacture multiple end-to-end satellites per month. L3Harris has built eight satellites at the expanded Palm Bay facility that are currently on orbit and another 10 are in various stages of development. The company plans to add more production capacity by the end of the year to produce six satellites per month.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com.
What is L3Harris Technologies' recent expansion about?
L3Harris Technologies is expanding its satellite production facility in Melbourne, Florida to include advanced unclassified satellite capabilities for national defense.
How many satellites does L3Harris plan to produce per month?
L3Harris aims to produce six satellites per month by the end of the year.
What is the purpose of the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3)?
The NTS-3 aims to enhance military positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities for the U.S. Air Force.
How many satellites are currently operational from L3Harris' facility?
Currently, there are eight satellites produced at the Palm Bay facility that are operational.
What is the significance of the facility upgrades for L3Harris?
The upgrades allow L3Harris to produce multiple end-to-end satellites monthly, meeting urgent defense needs.
