OS/COMET^®

OS/COMET^® is a COTS software framework for spacecraft telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C). It delivers a turnkey command-and-control (C2) solution that supports:

• Satellite command and control
• Payload/sensor monitoring and control
• Ground equipment monitoring and control
• Event response and schedule-based automation
• Automated operations (ground and space) with human-in-the-loop options
• Automated integration and test (I&T) systems for rapid verification and validation

Designed for flexibility, OS/COMET^® enables seamless integration with existing systems and applications or the rapid development of new ones to support any spacecraft, ground system, or mission type.

• Proven at Scale
  Operationally deployed for decades across civil, defense, and commercial missions.
• Modular & Extensible
  A framework that adapts to unique mission needs, from single spacecraft to complex constellations.
• Interoperable
  Works with legacy and modern interfaces and adheres to industry standards, reducing integration friction.
• Operator Centric
  Streamlined workflows, role-based access, and intuitive UI reduce training time and operator workload.
• Automation Where It Matters
  Event-driven and schedule-based automation minimizes manual tasks while preserving human oversight when required.
• Future Ready
  Built to support next-generation constellations, hosted payloads, and evolving mission profiles.

• Command & Control
  Robust command sequencing, real-time telemetry visualization, and safe command execution guardrails to prevent operator error.
• Payload & Sensor Ops
  Configurable dashboards and rules enable precise payload control and health monitoring, improving on-orbit utilization.
• Ground Segment Control
  Integrated ground equipment monitoring/control to coordinate networks, antennas, and RF chains for end-to-end situational awareness.
• Event Response & Automation
  Trigger actions on thresholds and anomalies; schedule routine contacts, calibrations, and maintenance to reduce staffing burdens.
• Human-in-the-Loop Ops
  Insert approvals at critical steps, enforce permissions, and log actions for auditability across mission operations.
• Integration & Test
  Automated test execution, data capture, and regression reporting accelerates I&T cycles and reduce risk during transitions to operations.

OS/COMET^® has been deployed in operational environments on bare metal, virtualized hardware, and cloud infrastructure, supporting hybrid architectures where needed. Typical patterns include:

• On-premises deployments for highly controlled environments
• Virtualized deployments for resource efficiency and isolation
• Cloud deployments on leading platforms, with options to leverage government clouds and secure enclaves
• High availability & disaster recovery architectures to maintain mission continuity

Operational environments for OS/COMET^® deployments align to NIST SP 80053 and DFARS security requirements. The platform is designed to support:

• Role-based access control, auditing, and least-privilege operations
• Encryption in transit and at rest according to mission policy
• Network segmentation and hardened configurations to meet mission risk postures
• Deployment within environments that follow RMF, STIG-hardening, and customer-specific ATO processes

Trusted by U.S. government and commercial operators, Peraton supports missions including:

• NOAA’s GOES series of weather satellites
• Multiple U.S. Space Force missions, including GPS
• Human spaceflight systems such as the Orion spacecraft

With OS/COMET^®, we currently enable operations for 100+ satellites and 250 hosted payloads worldwide. Commercial customers include Vantor, Telesat, and hosted payload Aireon and its auxiliary components to include Iridium NEXT, Road Runner, SeaSmart, and Reach.

• Reduced operator workload through automation and efficient workflows
• Faster integration & test cycles and smoother transitions to operations
• Improved mission resilience via standardized processes and observability
• Lower lifecycle costs through COTS maintainability and extensibility

As space operations evolve, OS/COMET^® continues to advance to support:

• Mega constellations and multi-mission operations centers
• Autonomous operations with policy driven safeguards
• Advanced analytics integrations for trend, anomaly, and performance insights
• Emerging mission domains, including cislunar and deep-space operations