Axta Space Awarded NOAA Next Generation Ground Demonstration Contract

ARLINGTON, Va. - May 30, 2024 - PRLog -- Axta Space Corporation, a leading provider of innovative space technology solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a demonstration contract under the 2023 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ground solicitation BAA-NOAA-GPD-2023.

The $749,000 award will facilitate a comprehensive demonstration of system and network performance for NOAA's Space-Ground data distribution, specifically tailored to support NOAA's planned constellation of over 100 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and their existing Geostationary Earth Orbits (GEO), L1, and L2 platforms.

In response to the increasing demand for reliable and efficient data distribution capabilities within the space industry, Axta's solution aims to revolutionize Space-Ground communications by optimizing network efficiency and reducing congestion at high-visibility ground sites. The innovative approach employed by Axta will strategically relocate the congestion to fewer, more conveniently located sites while leveraging the capabilities of an optical inter-satellite link-supported mesh network.

Axta intends to show NOAA a technology solution to ensure continuous communications availability to all NOAA network nodes. While NOAA is not committed to implementing demonstrated technology, Axta's cutting edge technique could enhance the overall performance and reliability of NOAA's space-based distribution infrastructure.

"We are honored to be selected by NOAA for this critical demonstration contract," said David Bettinger, CEO of Axta Space Corporation. "This award is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our dedication to supporting NOAA's mission of providing timely and accurate environmental data to the nation."

The demonstration contract represents a significant milestone for Axta Space Corporation and underscores the company's position as a leading provider of advanced space technology solutions.

Axta Space Corporation specializes in the development of optical communications solutions and services for intersatellite communications and space data relay. The company's team consists of specialists in engineering optical communications for space and aerospace.