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Publish Date : 27-Dec-2012

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has extended its Innovative Research and Optical Site Support (IROSS) contract with Boeing allowing the firm to continue with the provision of engineering and scientific support for U.S. space situational awareness.

Boeing Directed Energy Systems received $67 million 18-month extension, with which it will provide engineering support, conduct research, as well as will be responsible to maintain and upgrade telescope and electro-optical systems at the Starfire Optical Range in New Mexico and the Maui Space Surveillance Complex in Hawaii.

Boeing even supports move to upgrade major observatory systems at the Maui complex, and will also help to return the systems from a period of testing and upgrades to full operational status.

David DeYoung, Boeing Laser Technical Services executive said, “Boeing\'s teams of highly skilled engineers and scientists at these sites have provided decades of world-class support services, as well as laser and adaptive optics research. We are pleased to be able to work with our Air Force customer to continue to provide the innovative technologies and affordable services that are essential to advancing these programs.”

Col. Joseph Romero, chief, Optics Division, AFRL\'s Directed Energy Directorate, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM said, “The Optics Division looks forward to achieving our research goals as we work together with Boeing to move the mission forward.”

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