Reconfigurable Mission Payloads
Mission adaptability and scalability is critical for responsive space solutions. L3Harris AppSTAR™ is a software-defined payload platform that enables satellites to host multiple missions on a single vehicle. Operators can reconfigure their payloads to adjust to changing missions, even after deployment in space—much like smart-phone users add, update and change applications on their devices. More than 200 L3Harris AppSTAR payloads are serving government and commercial missions, and we have adapted the technology to provide a game-changing, software-defined architecture for smallsats.
Spaceviewâ„¢ Imaging Systems
L3Harris’ SpaceView imaging system products include smaller, lighterweight offerings. Based on a legacy of spaceborne imaging systems that deliver the highest resolution commercially available, these smaller systems are capable of capturing images with 1-meter resolution. SpaceView systems for smallsats start at a 0.24-meter aperture to meet imaging and size, weight and power requirements for smallsats, with payloads that can capitalize on standard ESPA-class envelope configurations.
With diverse sensor capabilities and a broad spectral range—from visible through infrared and up to 8-band multispectral—L3Harris SpaceView systems can be tailored to different missions. The ability for most models to support two onboard cameras can double system coverage on a single satellite or better serve customers who have multiple missions with two different camera modalities in the same payload.
High-Performance Space Antenna Reflectors
L3Harris designs and manufactures deployable mesh reflectors that can be compactly stowed for launch and unfurled in space to deliver unparalleled performance in bands ranging from UHF to V band. Nearly 100 of our mesh antenna reflectors have been delivered to commercial and government customers for broadcast; communications; and intelligence, surveillance and reconaissance applications. Together, they have recorded more than 800 years of reliable on-orbit service. Combined with our high-performing feed solutions, these highly compact reflectors enable smallsats to meet exacting mission demands.
Scalable Ground Systems
For as long as L3Harris has designed and manufactured spaceborne sensors, payloads and structures, we have also developed state-of-the-art ground systems. Today we are drawing upon that experience to lead the way in delivering the infrastructure needed to control, operate and manage constellations of smallsats.
We reduce cost, risk and schedule by using commercially available products to provide a scalable ground architecture that tasks, commands, controls and transports petabytes of data. Our InControl® software supports the full range of command and control system requirements, including telemetry processing, data display and analysis, constellation monitoring and control, onboard system management and ground equipment monitoring and control. InControl is designed to support a fleet of satellites, treating each satellite and ground station as its own mission.
Actionable Intelligence
To bridge the gap between smallsat data collection and decision making, L3Harris provides the processing and analysis tools and services that transform big data into high-value products. Our advanced processing, analytics and data science quickly convert raw sensor data into fit-for-use results ready for analysis. Our image and data analysis solutions include both custom development and integration services and commercially available software that enable analysts to deliver the expert-level results to the most challenging geospatial questions.
