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ExoAnalytic is proposing to lead development of the Rapidly Relocatable DSO Demonstrator (R2D2), where we will identify and complete initial integration steps for a transportable lasercom capability. ExoAnalytic will leverage our extensive experience in observatory design, observatory operation, sensor command and control, as well as precision pointing to execute the design and future transportability of this lasercom ground station. Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from PlaneWave Instruments and HartSCI, the team will demonstrate the ability to track satellites with the accuracy required for lasercom and the transmit/receive capability for a prototype ground station. Further work with SME from the Space Development Agency will ensure required communication protocols and tracking orbits of interest are identified and designed towards. At the conclusion of this effort, the team will have demonstrated the key technical components to a transportable lasercom ground-station and developed the roadmap for rapid acquisition and deployment of such a system.