Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) announced that its OpenSpace® Platform has been integrated into SSC Space Go, a newly launched service from SSC Space designed to deliver seamless data access for small satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
SSC Space Go aims to simplify and lower the cost of Earth Observation and Remote Sensing (EO/RS) data delivery as part of SSC Space’s broader modernization strategy. The service uses OpenSpace’s virtualization and orchestration technology to accelerate deployment timelines while supporting the high data throughput, flexibility and responsiveness required by modern satellite missions across multiple orbital environments.
Through the OpenSpace platform, SSC Space Go enables customers to benefit from:
- Compatibility with a broad range of satellites and payload configurations
- Automatic system reconfiguration for each satellite pass
- Rapid scalability aligned with mission requirements
- Real-time downlink of large data volumes
“We chose OpenSpace because its orchestration and integrated signal processing deliver the scalability and flexibility required for LEO small sats in a way traditional hardware based options could not,” said Nicholas Priborsky, President Connect at SSC Space. “OpenSpace is an enabler of our growth strategy, giving us the extensibility to evolve our services and introduce new network functions that unlock meaningful revenue opportunities across our global footprint.”
Kratos said OpenSpace is currently the only commercially available fully orchestrated satellite ground system built to support multiple missions within a unified software-defined architecture. The platform removes the need for manual integration of separate ground-system components, allowing operators to add capabilities tailored to satellite communications and EO/RS missions.
The system combines virtualized network functions with automated configuration of physical infrastructure — including Kratos digitizers and SSC Space antenna control systems — to provide an end-to-end ground segment solution featuring:
- Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C)
- High-throughput wideband data downlink
- Stream recording capabilities
- Integrated network management
“OpenSpace was built to meet the needs of today’s missions while creating a foundation for what comes next,” said Greg Quiggle, SVP of Product Management for Kratos’ Space Division. “Its fully software defined architecture gives partners like SSC Space the freedom to scale, adapt, and continually evolve their networks-positioning them to capture new opportunities as the industry moves toward more dynamic, interoperable, and mission driven operations.”