Satellite Operations

Unify legacy and next-gen satellites with standardized interfaces to enable scalable autonomy and real-time space ops.

The stakes

‍Satellite systems face many of the same interoperability challenges as other defense domains, but space introduces unique constraints. Satellites often remain in service for decades due to high launch costs, meaning legacy systems are still widely used. Each satellite block tends to have a different interface, most of which were designed by space companies—not front-end engineers—which makes them difficult to integrate. Meanwhile, the rapid growth of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites has created a surge in the number of systems that need to be commanded and controlled.

The result is a fragmented ecosystem where mission autonomy is difficult to scale and where data doesn’t flow easily back into joint mission systems.

“It is going to be absolutely imperative to the protection and defense of this nation that we can integrate and network [new] capabilities and seamlessly share data, share situational awareness, [and] not duplicate development efforts going forward [to] optimize the utility of our resources.” ‍

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  • General Michael A. Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations_ ‍

How we solve it

‍Picogrid is solving this problem by converting interface control documents into a standardized, well-documented API. Legion unifies machine-to-machine communication across systems, normalizing data formats and exposing intuitive interfaces for integration with other command-and-control (C2) software. This makes it possible to build secure, scalable, and unified C2 environments—even in the highly controlled operating environments typical of space infrastructure.

We streamline SatOps integration so others can build more intuitive and unified mission systems. Our goal is to remove the barriers between satellite data, autonomy, and decision-making.

We currently support the U.S. Space Force’s Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) program—a $999 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) effort to modernize satellite ground systems. Our work under R2C2 focuses on delivering modular, cloud-ready software that improves the speed, resilience, and interoperability of U.S. space operations.

Missions We Serve

Picogrid delivers proven capabilities across defense, space, and public safety missions.



Wildfire Intelligence \
Unify sensors and drones into a real-time system for faster wildfire detection and coordinated response.](/content/capabilities/wildfire-defense/index.html)



Human-Machine Teaming \
Unify autonomous systems and sensors to enable faster decisions, coordinated effects, and safer first contact.](/content/capabilities/human-machine-teaming/index.html)



Air Defense \
Unify vendor-specific air defense assets into a fast, integrated operational picture without falling into stovepiped systems.](/content/capabilities/integrated-air-defense/index.html)



Custom Solutions \
Integrate edge devices, field workflows, and legacy systems—whatever the mission demands.](/content/capabilities/custom-solutions/index.html)



SIGINT Interoperability \
Enable real-time spectrum awareness by integrating fragmented RF sensing tools with broader intelligence systems.](/content/capabilities/intelligence-sensor-interoperability/index.html)



Base Security \
Close base security gaps by unifying fragmented force protection systems into a cohesive network.](/content/capabilities/integrated-base-security/index.html)