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Space Fence Radar System Set for IOC in Early 2020

Space Fence Radar System Set for IOC in Early 2020
Concept art for Lockheed Martin's Space Fence. (Image: Lockheed Martin)

The Space Fence surveillance and debris-tracking system built by Lockheed Martin [LMT] is on track to be accepted by the Space Force in the first quarter of 2020, officials said. A new report by the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) released Jan. 30 notes that the new radar system has met many capability thresholds over a recent test period and is on track to reach initial operating capability (IOC) in the January/February 2020 timeframe. A…

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