EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,
March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The
U.S. Space Force's Wide Field of View spacecraft arrived safely on
February 2 to the launch processing
facility in Florida, having
shipped from Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing (NYSE: BA)
company's headquarters in El Segundo,
California. This satellite was procured by the Space Systems
Command to serve as testbed for Wide Field of View technologies in
geosynchronous, or GEO, orbit for the missile warning mission, and
as an enabling asset for the missile tracking and missile defense
missions.
Missile warning is critical to the safety of our nation and our
allies
"Missile warning, or the early detection of ballistic missile
launches, is critical to the safety of our nation and our allies,"
said Jason Kim, chief executive
officer, Millennium Space Systems. "Wide Field of View will enhance
our nation's current Overhead Persistent Infrared capabilities and
prepare us to rapidly incorporate new tech in future systems."
Kim said the Wide Field of View's arrival is a culmination of
industry, Space Force and NASA teamwork and support to get the
program ready for launch. Launch and mission operations preparation
is now underway.
About Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, delivers
high-performing prototype and constellation solutions across
advanced national security and environmental observation missions.
Founded in 2001, the company's small satellite missions support
government, civil and commercial space customers' needs across
orbits.
Media Contact:
Dana Carroll, vice president,
Marketing & Communications
Millennium Space Systems
dana.carroll@millennium-space.com
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