Northrop Grumman moves forward with precision space radar to track spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-28T06:19:33+00:00

Northrop Grumman is developing the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) system to monitor high-altitude geosynchronous orbits, with a $76.7 million order from the U.S. Space Force for a second site in Wales, projected to be operational by 2030.

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2026-02-28 06:19:33

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Northrop Grumman is advancing the development of its Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) system, designed to continuously track spacecraft in high-altitude geosynchronous orbits. The U.S. Space Force has awarded a $76.7 million order for long-lead hardware for the second DARC site in Wales, expected to be completed by 2030. This system will enhance space surveillance, identify potential collisions, and detect threats to civil and military space services, with a total of three sites planned globally.

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