L3Harris Infrared Space Technology to Enhance Battlefield Imagery and Missile Defense Detection
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) announced the launch of an enhanced infrared instrument on June 30 to improve battlefield information collection from space. This instrument is part of a wide-field-of-view satellite designed to track potential missile launches while providing high-resolution imagery. Positioned 22,000 miles from Earth, it enhances sensitivity and target discrimination at a lower cost. Developed for Space Systems Command, this technology supports future space-based missile defense missions, demonstrating L3Harris's commitment to advanced defense solutions.
- Enhanced infrared instrument improves resolution for capturing battlefield data.
- Wide-field-of-view satellite to monitor missile launches over large areas.
- Lower operational costs while providing better sensitivity and target discrimination.
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Highlights:
- Enhanced Infrared instrument will provide superior resolution to collect battlefield information
- Wide-field-of-view satellite will scan large area of Earth for potential missile launches
- Data to inform future space-based missile defense missions and architectures
“The L3Harris instrument can stare continuously at a theater of interest to provide ongoing information about the battlespace, which is an improvement over legacy systems,” said
The instrument was built for Space Systems Command and is integrated into a
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