ICBM Reentry Vehicle Applications

Abstract

The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Reentry Vehicle (RV) Applications Program ensures the ICBM force is equipped with the safest, most reliable Reentry Systems, and explores options for common, multi-mission capabilities. The program enables a responsive engineering infrastructure to support Reentry Systems beyond their original design life by addressing operational system issues and ensuring the availability of long-lead components and materials while identifying life cycle cost reduction methods. In addition, the program develops and tests advanced Reentry System 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 AF and Navy Force Development Evaluation (FDE) flights.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
641022_0603851F_4_3600_PB_2015

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space

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