(El
Segundo, CA) A geosynchronous
satellite, first is based on the actual term.
Geosynchronous, as a term, is a reference to a satellite’s orbital
period. This orbital period, if it is to
be called geosynchronous, has to be aligned with the Earth’s rotation. Geo is a reference to the Planet Earth. When a satellite is in geosynchronous orbit,
it travels sidereal days. Additionally,
after a sidereal day, the geosynchronous satellite returns to the same position
in the sky. Furthermore, the path that
it traveled, is referred to as an analemma.
Recently, Millennium Space Systems, Inc. announced that, it is an expert
of satellites. Specifically, the
aforementioned business revealed that, its Wide Field of View Satellite
(W.F.O.V.) has completed tests. This
satellite is meant for the U.S. Air Force.
Specifically, it is for the U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems
Center (S.M.C.).
The U.S. Air Force’s Space and
Missile Systems Center (S.M.C.), is the U.S. Air Force Space Command. Additionally and currently, the U.S. Air
Force Space Command has an ongoing mission.
The ongoing mission is a next-generation, overhead persistent infrared
(O.P.I.R.) mission. The goal is to
provide critical risk reduction, along with, mission data. The former and the latter, will be used to
develop a next-generation missile warning system. For this purpose a geosynchronous satellite
is needed. However and returning to, the
term geosynchronous, the aforementioned does have a step forward. The step forward is geostationary. A geostationary satellite is in orbit over
the Earth’s equator. As a result; a
geostationary satellite can be viewed from different positions of the Earth’s
surface, and, it will appear in the same position in the sky. This unique phenomenon permits for the
continuous operations, from one point on the ground. Therefore, a geostationary satellite is
perfectly suited for use, as a communications satellite. Overall, there are three highlighted
advantages of geosynchronous satellites.
The three advantages are; the capability to collect high temporal
resolution data, a simplified ability to track a satellite from its
corresponding Earth stations and it can always be found in the same position in
the sky.
Returning to, the Wide Field of View
Satellite, the aforementioned is a geosynchronous satellite. Post completion of tests, this satellite is
destined for orbit. Additionally and
while the satellite is in orbit, it will provide critical mission data, for the
U.S. Air Force’s next-generation missile warning system. For the destiny in orbit, Millennium Space
Systems’ Wide Field of View Satellite, is based on the Aquila M8 platform
series. The Aquila M8 platform series,
is also, Millennium Space Systems’ proprietary technology. The goal is transformational overhead
persistent infrared (O.P.I.R.) six degree technology. Millennium Space Systems’ Wide Field of View
Satellite is on the schedule for a launch, sometime in the year 2021. For the launch, it is planned that, a United
Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket will be used.
The completed tests were conducted at Boeing’s Space Environment Test
Facility. The latter, is located in El
Segundo, California U.S.A. The conducted tests include a series of sound
tests, a simulated liftoff, a simulated ascent, simulation of extreme
temperature swings and other types of testing that simulate a space
environment. Additionally, the
satellite’s computer system was tested for potential electromagnetic interference. This test was conducted, interestingly,
inside a noise free anechoic chamber.
To end, Millennium Space Systems,
Inc. is a completely owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA).
Additionally, it did release press statements. Major Brian Curd is the Chief of the O.P.I.R.
Advanced Payloads and Demonstrations at the U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile
Systems Center. Through a press statement, Major Curd said
the following. “We’ve passed one of the
largest hurdles remaining for the WFOV program.
Now that we’ve successfully completed all primary phases of the
environmental test campaign, we’re looking forward to buttoning up the
satellite and getting it on orbit as soon as possible. It will be a great asset to national
defense.” Duane Dier is the Program
Manager of the Wide Field of View Satellite at Millennium Space Systems,
Inc. Through a press statement, Mr. Dier
said the following. “Environmental test
completion marks the end of the largest and most comprehensive set of space simulation
tests in Millennium Space Systems’ 18-year history. These successful tests further demonstrate
Millennium’s commitment to providing cost-effective and schedule-efficient
solutions to our U.S.
government customers with flawless execution.”
As previously stated, Millennium Space Systems, Inc. recently announced
that, it is an expert of satellites.
Specifically, the aforementioned business revealed that, its Wide Field
of View Satellite (W.F.O.V.) has completed tests. This satellite is meant for the U.S. Air
Force. Lastly and specifically, it is
for the U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (S.M.C.).
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