Description
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is seeking industry feedback on the availability and maturity of optical communications terminals for aircraft. The objective is to enable secure, high-bandwidth space-to-air optical links for airborne platforms desiring to connect with the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The SDA is interested in technologies capable of supporting space-to-air optical link testing with SDA-compliant LEO satellites in less than 12 months. Respondents are requested to provide information on products, either in production or in late-stage development, that can be installed on an aircraft to support a space-to-air optical communication link. Key areas of interest include design and performance, testing and airworthiness, and airframe integration.
• The SDA is looking for mature designs and products for airborne optical communication terminals.
• The technology should be capable of supporting space-to-air optical link testing with SDA-compliant LEO satellites in less than 12 months.
• Respondents should provide information on the terminal's physical design, waveform and data rate compatibility, system specifications, and estimated Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).
• The SDA is also interested in the respondent's experience with flight demonstrations, environmental and airworthiness testing, and modem-level testing.