DARPA Selects Parsons to Prototype Ground Operations for Blackjack Mission
In December 2021, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) secured an $11 million contract to establish a ground operations center for DARPA's Blackjack flight demonstrations. This contract underscores Parsons’ commitment to innovative space solutions and builds on a previous SBIR contract. The company will develop and demonstrate mission planning and flight operations, ensuring seamless network connectivity for the Blackjack mission. With decades of experience in space operations, Parsons aims to enhance satellite management and operational efficiency.
- Awarded an $11 million contract, indicating strong demand for services.
- Expands capabilities in the space domain, enhancing market position.
- Leverages prior SBIR contract experience to deliver innovative solutions.
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CENTREVILLE, Va., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In December 2021, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) was awarded an
“We are excited to bring Parsons’ space expertise to DARPA and the Blackjack program through this advanced ground operations prototype,” said Ed Baron, senior vice president of Parsons’ space mission solutions. “Through this expansion of our offering and the ground center operations as a service model, our teams will enable the Blackjack program to autonomously fly their satellites from a wide scope of global ground sites, utilizing Parsons’ expertise in satellite operations and mission planning.”
Parsons will develop and demonstrate the ground operations center plan, perform mission planning, execute flight operations, and design and configure the operations facility to support satellite demo mission operations, including orbit monitoring, maneuvering, vehicle health and status, and other flight operations requirements. The company will also deliver end-to-end network connectivity between the GOC and commercial ground station providers, enabling global coverage for the Blackjack mission.
For decades, Parsons has focused on unlocking the potential of space, leveraging innovative technologies and deep expertise in space operations, small satellite development, launch integration, and space domain awareness to deliver mission-critical solutions to government and commercial agencies.
To learn more about Parsons’ leading space capabilities, please visit: www.parsons.com/markets/space/
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