The company has integrated the first eight Tranche 1 Tracking Layer satellites and completed the first Tranche 2 subsystems on schedule. These systems are designed to deliver near-global missile warning, tracking and defence as part of the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
“Our team is accelerating delivery of missile-defense satellites to meet national security needs,” said Ed Zoiss, President of Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris. “This satellite integration and test facility allows us to scale production, innovate quickly and support our customers with advanced space technology.”
The USD 100 million, 94,000-square-foot facility includes three high bays for parallel production, secure clean rooms and modular tooling to improve speed and efficiency. It works closely with L3Harris’ Infrared Payload Integration and Test facility in Indiana to support rapid manufacturing and innovation.
L3Harris is developing 34 satellites across the Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 programmes and is also providing ground, operations and sustainment support. Four Tranche 0 demonstration satellites launched in February 2024, helping inform future development and enabling detection and tracking of emerging threats, including hypersonic missiles.
