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KBR’s cutting-edge Space Defense Characterization and Control System (SDCCS) software tool was recently named in a space policy memo by U.S. Space Command as the primary “on-orbit display.” The tool allows space operators to monitor and visualize spacecraft and space events. 

This space policy memo and recognition of KBR’s SDCCS as the primary on-orbit display is indicative of KBR’s commitment to providing customers with tools, training and space domain awareness (SDA) expertise.

What is SDCCS and Why is it Important?

Rapidly growing and evolving technological landscapes and dependency on space assets increase the need for space situational awareness capabilities. SDCCS is a Java-based platform focusing on space intelligence operations, automated data analytics and visualization, providing operators with real-time information to make informed decisions.

Based on these operator priorities, the tool provides visualizations to include warnings or alerts and processing pipelines are automated to run in near real-time, ensuring the operator’s understanding of the domain is current. 

These automated functions help reduce operator workload and response time to space events. SDCCS is integrated with numerous government and commercial data sources, ensuring maximum awareness regardless of the data type or source. 

SDCCS in Real-World Environments

Already in use by the Department of Defense (DoD), SDCCS has proven to be a valuable resource. Below are a few more examples of where it’s been critical to its customers.

• Primary application operationally used at U.S. Space Command Joint Task Force-Space Defense (JTF-SD) Joint Commercial Operations (JCO) cells
• Used operationally by the U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group

• Used operationally by the National Space Defense Center (NSDC)

This is an important time for KBR space domain experts like Melissa Thomas. "I believe SDCCS and its recent recognition is a strong step in expanding support to the space operator,” she said. “Creating new industry-leading technology is exciting. SDCCS isn’t just adding faster and more efficient solutions to our U.S. government customers, more recently it’s also been in use in Japan," Thomas continued.

KBR has supported U.S. Space Command for more than a decade and over 50 years of progressive experience helping federal, civil and commercial space companies and human exploration programs accomplish their goals.

To learn more about SDCCS, visit the SDCCS page.