Raytheon UK has entered into an agreement to acquire Northern Space and Security Ltd., or NORSS, a UK-based specialist in space domain awareness, orbital analysis, space surveillance and tracking.
NORSS, headquartered in the northeast of England, delivers orbital analyst technical services to the UK Space Agency, providing critical capabilities to both government and UK satellite operators. Additionally, NORSS is contracted with the Ministry of Defence to develop a new simulator system for developing and testing future British military satellite systems and constellations. The company is dedicated to developing the essential skills and experience needed for orbital analysts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the benefits from space.