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Australian firm Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has introduced its new Atlas Space Control capability at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney.

The system is part of EOS’ Atlas family of high-energy laser space control tools. It is designed to address the rising threats to satellites in an increasingly crowded and contested space environment.

Atlas is flexible and can be configured as fixed, mobile, or relocatable systems. This allows it to be deployed anywhere in the world to maintain freedom of action in orbit.

The system is scalable to meet different mission needs, from surveillance and deterrence to active space engagement.

Advanced detection and tracking

The Atlas system features world-class telescope and dome designs, enabling operators to detect, track, and study objects in space in real time. It provides comprehensive space domain awareness during both day and night, even for faint or difficult-to-detect satellites and debris.

The capability ensures that operators can monitor objects across a wide range of orbits. It is designed to support decision-making by giving detailed insights into the position, speed, and behavior of on-orbit objects.

This level of awareness is increasingly important as more nations and private companies launch satellites, making space a more complex operating environment.

Scalable power for diverse missions

Atlas is built with adjustable power levels, allowing operators to scale effects depending on the mission. This can include passive deterrence or more direct space control measures.

The system is also integrated with broader space domain awareness networks and joint multi-domain operations, improving intelligence sharing and operational coordination.

“Space is now a contested domain, and the satellites that enable both defence and civilian life are increasingly at risk. Atlas has been designed to safeguard these assets by giving operators scalable, deployable options for deterrence and space control,” said Dr Andreas Schwer, CEO of EOS.

He added, “Atlas builds on EOS’ four decades of experience in space domain awareness and laser technology. It is a capability that combines proven expertise with operational flexibility, ensuring that allied forces have reliable options to maintain freedom of action in orbit.”

IAC 2025 highlights Australia’s space role

Atlas was officially unveiled at the EOS Space Systems stand (457) and will remain on display throughout the event. IAC 2025 in Sydney has drawn more than 7,300 delegates from 90 countries, including representatives from 40 international space agencies.

The conference has seen a significant increase in Australian participation, with more than 410 papers presented by local researchers. The event emphasizes the critical role space plays in everyday life and highlights opportunities for Australia to advance in space technology.

IAC 2025 is open to the public on Friday, October 3, with 7,200 visitors registered to explore the exhibition. Attendees will have the chance to meet 17 astronauts and participate in events at the Powerhouse Museum.

This is only the fifth time IAC has been held in the southern hemisphere and the third time in Australia in 76 years, underscoring the country’s growing influence in the global space sector.

🔗 Sumber: interestingengineering.com

📌 MAROKO133 Update ai: China’s rocket factories aim to beat SpaceX with car-style

Scientists in China claim the country is transitioning into a revolutionary new era of aerospace manufacturing.

According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the new form of manufacturing will produce rockets and satellites as efficiently as auto plants make cars.

This new method, which requires vast structural reform across the nation’s aerospace industry, is known as “final assembly pull”. It is inspired by lean manufacturing principles utilized in the automotive industry.

China wants to scale its space industry manufacturing capabilities to compete with the US. In 2024, the US launched 158 missions to orbit, most of which were flown by SpaceX. China, meanwhile, completed 68 orbital launches.

Scaling China’s space industry manufacturing

Due to the growing economic impact of space operations, scalable, efficient manufacturing systems are required. According to the SCMP post, global space activity is set to continue to grow at a dramatic pace – by 2045, orbital launches are estimated to reach 170,000 tons of payloads annually.

China’s new “first assembly pull” system aims to mass-produce satellite and rocket parts at a lower cost while maintaining quality standards.

Traditionally, aerospace production has leveraged a “push” system. This means components are manufactured based on launch forecasts and schedules. This has often led to delays and inventory pile-ups.

The “pull” system adopts a more flexible approach. Japanese automaker Toyota pioneered the method with its Toyota Production System in the mid-20th century, which became the foundation for lean manufacturing globally. Rather than pushing parts through the pipeline based on requirement forecasts, final assembly pulls components from suppliers only when needed.

The components are strictly sourced in the required quantity, reducing waste. The method cuts down on time spent managing and moving excess stock. It also reduces manufacturing bottlenecks, allowing for faster manufacturing times overall.

China’s space industry is now applying a similar method to rocket and satellite manufacturing. “From final assembly to subsystem assembly and components to raw materials, each stage is triggered only when the downstream stage signals a need,” the SCMP report explains.

A coordinated national strategy

The new system will greatly impact how China’s space industry operates. It will leverage state-owned enterprises, research institutes, and private suppliers in a coordinated national strategy.

In a July paper detailing the new system, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) chief information officer Wang Guoqing wrote: “It represents a systemic and disruptive transformation of existing manufacturing models.”

Instead of fixed, one-size-fits-all production lines, China is adopting modular, flexible assembly systems. Smart assembly centers use AI and robotics to reconfigure workflows when needed dynamically.

A collaborative digital platform, meanwhile, connects different labs, suppliers, and factories, even across security-classified networks. This “digital pull board” gives managers a live overview of the supply chain. Overall, the system enables an integrated approach to create a more agile and flexible supply chain for China’s space industry. Satellite mega-constellations like Guowang, Qianfan, and Hongtu-3 will greatly improve China’s ability to challenge SpaceX’s orbital dominance.

🔗 Sumber: interestingengineering.com