pLEO Missile Warning Ground Integration
Abstract
Developed and demonstrated payload prototypes compatible with a pLEO architecture. This effort focused on developing and demonstrating sensors for beyond-line-of-sight targeting, space-to-space data links, space-to-tactical data links, and advanced missile warning capabilities. On-orbit demonstrations addressed key risk elements present in moving missile tracking to LEO from higher orbits. Ground infrastructure linkage to existing capabilities were designed to support payload integration and data processing. For Tranche 0: developed multi-band WFOV infrared (IR) payload to evaluate IR detection and tracking methods from Low Earth Orbit (LEO); integrated payload with ISS resupply vehicle, launched payload, and conducted background measurements in LEO while berthed to station; and developed MFOV IR experiment to reduce technical risk of hybrid WFOV/MFOV missile tracking architecture.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 57cb1b9a4b28f149fe077622b30f49bf