Lockheed Martin's 'Tantrum' tech could help get satellites up and running without the wait

[Admin]

Lockheed Martin and Firefly Aerospace are combining to launch a demonstrator that aims to slash the time it takes spacecraft payloads to become operational.

Lockheed Martin's 'Tantrum' tech could help get satellites up and running without the wait : Read more

 

[George²]

While it can take months for traditional on-orbit sensors to be powered on, fully calibrated and readied to perform their mission

And the problems for that take so long is...?
Yes I know for calibration time for JWST. But it is unique at size, thermal needs, place where it is situated, main mirror technology that is segmented, foldable and adjustable. What is problems with traditional satellites which works routine?

 

[billslugg]

There is a trend I've seen lately towards article headlines that write a check the body of the story can't cash.

 

[George²]

There is a trend I've seen lately towards article headlines that write a check the body of the story can't cash.

Because isn't popular science news but press releases.

 

[billslugg]

Yes, "popular" science is dumbed down by definition. Writers get paid for screen time, not the number of really angry people who got to the end and there was nothing there.