L3Harris reflectors unfurl on Jupiter 3 satellite
Melbourne-based L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) announced Nov. 20 that it successfully deployed giant reflectors on the Hughes Network Systems LLC's Jupiter 3 satellite that launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in July.
A successful deployment happens when the satellite controllers execute a series of maneuvers and send commands to unfurl the reflectors. From there, a series of tests are performed to ensure the reflectors are fully deployed in their intended positions, working properly and accepting signals to provide critical communication links between the satellite and ground stations.
