Morgantown, WV (January 12, 2025) – NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) is excited to announce the award of its first prime contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Space-domain Wide Area Tracking and Characterization (Space-WATCH) program. This contract marks a significant milestone in NextGen’s capabilities within the space domain, delivering innovative solutions for real-time tracking of objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). NextGen teamed with Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI), the United States national security division of Ansys, and Space Exploration Engineering (SEE) to develop their Space-WATCH solution.
Recognized as market leaders in this mission area, NextGen’s team will focus on developing advanced real-time automated data fusion and exploitation capabilities. Leveraging a wide array of sensors from both commercial and government satellites, the Space-WATCH program aims to enhance space domain awareness and provide operators with critical, real-time data for proactive asset protection.
NextGen’s technical approach includes the development of innovative orbit determination (OD) techniques and Initial Orbit Determination (IOD) methods, which utilize data from non-traditional sensors not typically designed for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). Additionally, NextGen will integrate automated data calibration mechanisms using advanced machine learning (ML) models to ensure high accuracy and efficiency in space domain awareness.
“This contract award by DARPA highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of our team at NextGen. We’re excited to apply our expertise to this new partnership and develop innovative solutions that will push the boundaries of space operations. We’re confident our contributions will make a significant impact and help drive the mission forward,” said Joe Robertson, Vice President of NextGen Federal Systems.
For more information about NextGen Federal Systems, please visit www.nextgenfed.com.
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NextGen is an innovative information technology and technology solutions provider specializing in agile software solutions as well as comprehensive mission and business support services. We design, develop, implement, and manage information technology (IT) solutions that measurably improve our customer’s organizational performance. Our core areas of expertise include C5ISR Software Development, Modern IT Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen adheres to industry standard practices and processes, including CMMI, ISO, and PMBOK.
For more information on NextGen, contact Joe Robertson at 304-906-9468.
