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The RROCI, an 8-channel prototype, was developed by Orion and its partners at the request of SSC for its Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather System (EWS) program. Featuring commercial off-the-shelf technology, the RROCI specializes in cloud cover assessment, weather risk mitigation, and delivery of real-time weather data. Over the next year, it will evaluate its performance against existing weather satellites, housed in a 12U CubeSat format that adheres to the stringent requirements of the USSF's demonstration mission.
Chad Fish, Orion's general manager and president, expressed enthusiasm about the project, emphasizing the satellite's role in ensuring the effectiveness of critical military operations through superior weather intelligence. "We are proud to equip the U.S. Space Force with our latest weather satellite technology. Access to up-to-date weather information is crucial for the operational success of missions including maritime surveillance, missile tracking, and intelligence gathering. RROCI stands to significantly enhance these capabilities," Fish stated.
Constructed at Orion's advanced engineering facilities in Louisville, CO, the RROCI satellite underwent extensive testing to validate its performance for government missions. The Orion team will oversee the satellite's orbital operations and data analysis over the coming year.
Kevin Kelly, Arcfield's chairman and president, highlighted the significance of this launch for both Arcfield and the Department of Defense, underscoring the collaborative effort to achieve space dominance through innovative technologies. "This deployment is not only a testament to Arcfield's growth in space solution offerings but also marks a pivotal advancement in supporting our national defense's space objectives," Kelly remarked.
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