Raytheon UK has been awarded a contract to provide orbital analyst capability to the UK Space Agency in support of the nation’s Space Domain Awareness mission, the company stated.
Under the agreement, analysts from Raytheon UK will operate from the National Space Operations Centre at RAF High Wycombe, where they will deliver analysis and response functions aimed at enhancing the UK’s ability to monitor and protect its assets in orbit.
The contract also provides the UK Space Agency access to Raytheon UK’s NORSSTrack software, which maps and tracks satellites, monitors debris and potential collisions, assesses re-entries, and supplies data for operational decision-making. According to the company, this system improves situational awareness and responsiveness in an increasingly contested space environment.
“Our orbital analysts are among the most capable in the industry,” said James Gray, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Raytheon UK. “We’ve invested heavily in developing this talent, particularly in the North-East, as part of our continued support of space domain awareness.”
Angus Stewart, Head of the National Space Operations Centre, said the collaboration strengthens the UK’s ability to respond to emerging challenges in orbit. “Our continued partnership with Raytheon allows us to deliver key components of the National Space Operations Centre operations, analysis and response capability, clearly signalling our commitment to safeguarding UK and allied interests in an increasingly complex orbital environment.”
