ICBM Reentry Vehicle Applications
Abstract
The ICBM Reentry Vehicle (RV) Applications Program ensures the ICBM force is equipped with the safest and most reliable RVs and explores options for common, multi-mission capabilities. The program enables a responsive engineering infrastructure to support RVs beyond their original design life by addressing operational system issues and ensuring the availability of long-lead components/materials while identifying life cycle cost reduction methods. The program also develops and tests advanced RV technologies to meet future requirements. The program leverages investments by the Science & Technology community and Navy reentry systems applications program. Products are tested on a space available basis on Minuteman and Trident Force Development Evaluation (FDE) flights. This program is in Budget Activity 04 - Advanced Component Development and Prototypes because the efforts demonstrate technology, component, and subsystem maturity, and provide risk reduction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 641022_0603851F_4_3600_PB_2011
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