L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design concepts for Phase 0 of the Resilient Global Positioning System (R-GPS) program.
The R-GPS program is a procurement of cost-effective small satellites that will augment the existing 31 satellite GPS constellation providing resilience to military and civil GPS users. Space Force plans to produce and launch up to eight satellites to address jamming, spoofing and more permanent disruptions.
L3Harris is the only company to provide navigation technology for every U.S. GPS satellite ever launched, in addition to designing and building critical elements of the control segment, monitor station receivers and user equipment. This mature technology provides the foundation of the L3Harris R-GPS solution.
L3Harris’ investment in transformational PNT technology uses commercial form factors and interfaces for a modular, scalable solution supporting Space Force needs. L3Harris is also collaborating with the Space Force as the prime contractor on the experimental Navigation Technology Satellite-3 program to develop cutting-edge technology and deliver on accelerated development timelines.
“We are answering the call to protect and defend national security interests by developing and deploying reliable and robust GPS technologies crucial to the warfighter and the global populace,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “We will leverage our five decades of experience as a key mission partner providing GPS to deliver a more resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) infrastructure.”