A Huntsville defense company has been chosen for a U.S. Space Force program designed to carry out orbital experiments aboard modular satellites.
A modular satellite is one where plug and play components make it easier for repairs or upgrages.
Astrion is one of 12 firms nationwide that will be bidding on contracts under Space Test Experiments Program 2.0 (STEP), a 10-year, multiple-award procurement with a ceiling of $237 million, the company recently announced…