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Scout

LeoLabs transportable, containerized S-band radar for space surveillance.

by LeoLabs · Unveiled Apr 2025

Limited fieldingSensorSpaceContract awardAug 26, 2026
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Milestones20252026
  1. UnveiledScout radar introduced, reported
  2. Contract awardSpace Force contract for a modified Scout radar ($20.7M), reported

About Scout

Expeditionary S-band direct radiating array radar housed in a shipping container for tracking objects in low Earth orbit; introduced in April 2025, with a mobile Scout-S variant first deployed in 2026.

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  1. UnveiledReported

    Scout radar introduced

  2. Contract awardReported

    Space Force contract for a modified Scout radar ($20.7M)

    LeoLabs announced a $20.68 million Space Force contract to deliver a modified Scout radar and demonstrate it for a new defense mission.

The latest 10 milestones. Solid entries are confirmed, outlined reported, dashed estimated or still to come; dotted italic entries are speculative. Dates show only the precision the sources give.