The system will consolidate telemetry, tracking and command, flight dynamics, mission management, and ground resource management into a single platform. This integration will enable satellite operators to use common core applications, simplifying operations, reducing costs, minimising training requirements, and allowing for future scalability.
“FORGE C2 represents an innovative new approach to advancing command and control capabilities for the Space Force,” said Don Speranzini, vice president and general manager of Ground Systems & Services for BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems. “Our team has worked as a mission partner with the Space Force to develop a system that effectively monitors threats and helps strengthen the defense of the U.S. and our allied nations. We’re proud to contribute to this critical mission.”
The FORGE C2 programme builds upon BAE Systems’ extensive experience in designing ground systems for defence and intelligence applications. The company also contributed to the development of infrared sensor payloads for the Next-Gen OPIR constellation, applying its expertise to advance the FORGE C2 system.
