Miles Jamison
Orion Space Solutions has completed the test readiness review, or TRR, for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Ouija program taking the very low Earth orbit mission one step closer to deployment since its initiation in 2022.
The Arcfield subsidiary said Tuesday the completion of the TRR confirms the Ouija nanosatellite space vehicle’s readiness for VLEO’s demanding environment.
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Ionospheric Data Collection
The Ouija nanosatellite, scheduled for launch in late summer 2025, is intended to study the ionosphere’s F2 layer to determine how high-frequency, or HF, signals travel.
The nanosatellite, capable of long-duration missions in VLEO, will utilize ionospheric and HF sensors and instruments to collect data from the F2 layer, which will be used to study the HF noise environment in space and evaluate real-time HF propagation models.
The nanosatellite’s instruments, which will be utilized during the Ouija mission, include Langmuir probes, RF impedance probes, HF sounders, atomic oxygen sensors, science magnetometers, floating potential probes, and accelerometers.
Kevin Kelly on the Ouija Program
“The Ouija program represents a significant leap forward in space technology and scientific research. We’re proud to support this innovative VLEO mission, which underscores our commitment to advancing space capabilities and strengthening our nation’s technological edge,” said Arcfield chairman and CEO Kevin Kelly, who won the Wash100 Award in 2024.
