Experimentation (Space)

Abstract

Experimentation (Space), Project 64S444, efforts conduct experimentation and field prototyping of Hybrid Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Joint operational implementation. In FY 2022, this included experimentation for Arctic Communications, leveraging Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Global Lightning efforts. In FY 2024 through FY 2028, the Experimentation (Space) efforts will extend Hybrid SATCOM capabilities to an expanded set of DOD platforms, and enable assured communications through both commercial and military satellite constellations in multiple orbital regimes, while accessing multiple frequency bands to maintain resilient connectivity and security. The Hybrid SATCOM terminal effort implements and experimentally flight tests multi-band, multi-constellation, multi-orbit SATCOM terminals at three ground installations and on nine different aircraft types. Specific platforms and platform details are available through proper channels. The Project also demonstrates the ability of Hybrid SATCOM terminals to seamlessly switch between vendors and satellite constellations. The Hybrid SATCOM terminal prototyping will include secure connectivity using National Security Agency-approved approaches, and authority approvals at least to the interim levels needed for experimentation as required for DOD communications.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: 64S444_1206458SF_4_3620F_PB_2025

Tags

Readers

• Computer Networking
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

• Space
• Space - Satellites