The U.S. Space Force has awarded a $25.2 million contract to the company to further develop and deliver two of its products. The contract was funded by Space Systems Command.
Digital Space Twin is a virtual environment that provides a realistic simulation of the physics at play in orbit, but also reflects what is going on in space in real-time, using multiple data sources to map the current location of bodies in orbit. The program can be used to plan for future satellite constellations, which is beneficial for governmental and commercial entities alike.
It was important to us since the very beginning to create products that work for both government and commercial use.
Digital Space Twin can be used for war games. Is there a game called "Ender's Game"? According to a press release, the USSF will use the Digital Space Twin to visualize potential bad acts. Users can use known data to plan and predict future adversary behavior if they know the impact of current threats.
The training program at Slingshot Laboratory is a simulation game that helps students understand the space environment in an interactive way. Basic Military Training, the National Security Space Institute, the 319th Combat Training Squadron, and the 533rd Training Squadron are some of the places the USSF plans to run pilot programs.
By the end of 2022, 63 percent of all satellite constellations will be in low Earth orbit, thanks to a program called Slingshot Beacon. The program raised $34.6 million in a two-part Series A round, but it faces competition from companies like Kayhan Space. The new contract may change the priorities of Slingshot.
The Digital Space Twin is gaining fidelity with the large investments our company has privately made towards the product in addition to the investments we have received from the government.
It is a classic case of where the money goes and innovation will follow.
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