ANT61 has delivered its Beacon satellite mission assurance system hardware to a US defence systems integrator for a mission scheduled to launch aboard a United States Space Force (USSF) flight in Q1 2027. This has marked ANT61's inaugural US defence contract.
According to the company, the ANT61 Beacon provides satellite operators with independent, continuous two-way communication, real-time anomaly diagnostics and robust recovery capabilities — all within a single, space-proven subsystem. Backed by space heritage since February 2024, the system ensures satellites remain operational and recoverable even during primary systems failures.
"Delivery to a U.S. Defense integrator for a USSF mission serves as an important product validation," CEO and Founder of ANT61, Mikhail Asavkin, stated.
"It confirms that our Beacon meets the reliability and performance standards required for the most demanding missions — and opens the door to a category of customers that have historically lacked viable options for independent satellite resilience at this form factor."
The partnership is structured to extend beyond the initial launch. Pending mission success, multiple follow-on missions are anticipated through 2027, establishing an early, scalable foundation for recurring revenue in the defence segment.