Missile Warning (MW)/ Missile Tracking (MT) - Ground - Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
Abstract
The Force Design and AoA laid out the initial framework and funding for the Space Force to aggressively pursue MEO satellites and ground by using spiral development to continue competition, control costs, insert technology when mature, and deliver capability incrementally. To responsively deliver capabilities, this PE will fund continued development of the MEO efforts through two (2) launches in late calendar year 2026 and operations in support of an initial warfighting capability for the combined LEO and MEO ground architecture. Initial Warfighting Capability is comprised of validating through on-orbit measurements the ability for regional tracking, mission management and control, and coordinated regional warning and access. After performance validation is complete, sensors will feed data directly to operational warning and defense systems. The initial warfighting capability will provide sensitivity to detect emerging threats, accurate tracking to contain maneuvering targets, and deliver data within the required latency to close the kill-chain solution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 565b2294a2b1edd13f28300b391d9df2