Sydney-based Quasar Satellite Technologies is taking its advanced phase array satellite systems to Colorado Springs to participate in the 13th Catalyst Accelerator — a program powered by the United States Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate.
This catalyst accelerator cohort is focused on the space awareness domain, and Quasar was the only non-US based company chosen to participate.
Quasar Chief Sales Officer, Richard Singh, says the reason the startup was chosen is simple: not only is their technology unparalleled, but it also features exclusive patented intellectual property.
“It is the culmination of over 12 years of extensive research and development in wideband radio frequency arrays,” he says.
“Fully software-defined, our system can be designed for rapid deployment in forward-operating scenarios.”
“Our inclusion in the Catalyst Accelerator recognises our ability to provide unique insights into the SDA intelligence sector.”
Mr Singh says the technology Quasar has created can deliver satellite communication and space domain awareness from a single aperture — marking a revolutionary advancement in the field with its development of a fully digital multi-beam phase array antenna.
“We launched our world-first space domain awareness technology with resounding success — the number of satellites in space is ballooning, and civil, commercial, and government defence and intelligence agencies not only want their own stake in the space race, but all-sky visibility to see what the rest of the world is doing in orbit,” Singh says.
“We have already engaged with key agencies in the US, Australia, and other markets to share our initial data sets and analysis. “
Chief of the Space Domain Awareness Tools, Applications and Processing Lab, Major Sean Allen, said the partnership is there to help companies uncover their full potential.
“They mature the business model, and the lab helps accelerate the product,” he says.
“This means companies are better positioned to build what the National Space Defence Centre and Delta 2 need and are more likely to make sales.
“Last week, I had the privilege of reviewing pitches for the catalyst accelerator.
“It was amazing to see the expertise of these startups. I learned a lot and am confident our partnership will ultimately improve the quality of commercial space battle management software.”
Culminating in a demonstration day on June 13 — where Quasar will be pitching to government and industry partners — the cohort will also meet two weeks per month starting March 19th and ending June 14th.
By participating, the Quasar team will get to collaborate with experts as well as working with commercial and government navigators. Once the program ends, the Catalyst Accelerator program says all involved will be well positioned to participate in Space Domain Awareness Tools, Applications and Processing Lab’s fourth Project Apollo — if they choose to.
