Blue Halo (Applied Technology Associates)

Blue Halo (previously Applied Technology Associates / ATA) is a US defence technology company, now part of AeroVironment, Inc., providing space domain awareness (SDA), laser communications, and command and data handling solutions for US defence and government space programmes. The company delivers resilient satellite communications, space domain awareness systems, and command and control capabilities for contested orbital environments, developing directed energy and laser communication systems for defence satellite applications. Blue Halo / AeroVironment serves the US Department of Defense, Space Force, and intelligence agencies requiring advanced space domain awareness technologies, laser communications payloads, and precision satellite hardware for next-generation military space systems.