L3Harris reports contract to build geostationary weather satellite sensors

L3Harris Technologies announced that it received a contract to provide next-generation geostationary imaging and sounding instruments for the Japan Meteorological Agency. "The award continues L3Harris’ legacy of producing critical space-based weather instruments for Japan. Under the terms of the contract with the Mitsubishi Electric Group, L3Harris will build and deliver an advanced imager and sounder for JMA’s Himawari-10 satellite. The imager will use a similar technical platform as L3Harris’ Advanced Baseline Imager on NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R, or GOES-R. The imager will also carry enhancements beyond its predecessor, Himawari-8/-9, including tailored Japanese spectral bands to supply the most advanced geostationary weather information for the international community," the company stated. The Himawari-10 imager and sounder will be developed and built at L3Harris’ Fort Wayne, Indiana facilities, the company noted.