Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] is progressing steadily on the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications system, most recently delivering the core propulsion module for the third space vehicle (SV-3) six months ahead of the planned schedule. The U.S. Air Force’s AEHF system will provide global, highly secure, protected, survivable communications for all warfighters serving under the U.S. Department of Defense. The AEHF core propulsion module contains the integrated propulsion system as well as panels and other components that serve as the structural foundation of the satellite. The AEHF propulsion system is essential for maneuvering the satellite during transfer orbit to its final location as well as conducting on-orbit repositioning maneuvers throughout its mission life. The integrated system was delivered to Lockheed Martin Space Systems facilities in Sunnyvale, California from the company’s Mississippi Space & Technology Center, an advanced propulsion, thermal, and metrology facility located at the John C. Stennis Space Center. The successful delivery allows the team of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, the AEHF prime contractor, and Northrop Grumman Space Technology, the payload supplier, to prepare for the SV-3 spacecraft and payload mate planned for early 2009. This will be followed by environmental and acceptance testing of the completed satellite in preparation for launch in late 2010.
Lockheed Martin Propels SV-3 Forward + Ahead Of Schedule
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] is progressing steadily on the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications system, most recently delivering the core propulsion module for the third space vehicle (SV-3) six months ahead of the planned schedule. The U.S. Air Force’s AEHF system will provide global, highly secure, protected, survivable communications for all warfighters serving under the U.S. Department of Defense. The AEHF core propulsion module contains the integrated propulsion system as well as panels and other components that serve as the structural foundation of the satellite. The AEHF propulsion system is essential for maneuvering the satellite during transfer orbit to its final location as well as conducting on-orbit repositioning maneuvers throughout its mission life. The integrated system was delivered to Lockheed Martin Space Systems facilities in Sunnyvale, California from the company’s Mississippi Space & Technology Center, an advanced propulsion, thermal, and metrology facility located at the John C. Stennis Space Center. The successful delivery allows the team of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, the AEHF prime contractor, and Northrop Grumman Space Technology, the payload supplier, to prepare for the SV-3 spacecraft and payload mate planned for early 2009. This will be followed by environmental and acceptance testing of the completed satellite in preparation for launch in late 2010.
