The Army this week selected Peraton to develop its Satellite Ground Terminal (SGT) prototype, which is intended to improve the service’s ability to rapidly synthesize data from its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites.
Peraton received a 20-month deal to serve as the prime contractor for the SGT prototype, to include developing the capability, providing systems engineering and integrating the system with future low-Earth orbit satellites.
“This award builds on our extensive experience delivering solutions for highly differentiated space, intelligence, cyber, electronic warfare, and secure communications to the military services and intelligence community,” said Stan Kekauoha, vice president of Peraton’s national security space business’ space, intelligence and cyber sector. “Through demonstrated performance and collaboration, Peraton is a trusted partner on missions critical to our nation’s security priorities.”
The SGT prototype will look to provide the Army flexibility in advancing the ISR collection capabilities of current satellites while also allowing for easier insertion of new capabilities.
Peraton said the system is ultimately designed to reduce “program development cycles and related costs.”
“The Army program targets exploitation of the existing and future tactical potential of space systems with the intent to rapidly integrate those capabilities into the military’s tactical decision-making process,” the company said in a statement.
The SGT prototype contracted was awarded under an OTA by the Air Force Space and Missile Center Space Enterprise Consortium.
Peraton did not disclose the value of the prototype deal to work on SGT development.