Lockheed Martin Opens New AI-Powered Satellite Operations Center in Denver

Lockheed Martin opened a new satellite operations center near Denver that uses AI and automation to manage constellations.
The facility's software can oversee individual satellites or full constellations from anywhere with internet.
Lockheed says the center's automation and AI will help manage the increasing complexity of satellite constellations.
The operations center successfully flew Lockheed's satellite upgrade demo earlier this year.
The facility is expected to manage Lockheed's upcoming missions like Pony Express 2 and TacSat.

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