Missile Warning / Missile Tracking - MEO Space and Ground
Abstract
Transitions the MEO Track Custody Demonstration (MTCD) under PE 1206442SF Next Generation OPIR, Space Modernization Initiative (Project 657009) from digital engineering to a future program of record. This activity funds development of MEO satellites, with two launches planned to deliver up to nine satellites by FY 2027, and ground efforts with operations necessary to deliver Initial Warfighting Capability (IWC) for the combined LEO and MEO architecture. IWC consists of regional tracking, mission management and control, and coordinated regional warning and access validated through on-orbit measurements. After performance validation is complete, prototype sensors will feed data directly to operational warning and defense systems. Furthermore, IWC will provide sensitivity to detect emerging threats, accurate tracking to contain maneuvering targets, and mission data delivery within required latency timelines to close the kill-chain. With additional congressional FY 2023 funding, the program is aggressively pursuing additional space capability beyond the first nine satellites for up to another plane of capability with the most mature design of the three vendor Epoch 1 baseline.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 60714cce6b09f7b890bc98eec3b23caa