Gunsmoke-J (Note: Name changed from Jacob's Ladder)
Abstract
Previously funded JCTD. Gunsmoke-J supports the National Defense Strategy's focus on space domain defense via a technology approach to increase space resiliency. Gunsmoke-J uses emerging advanced electronics to allow the use of dedicated intelligence assets to provide tactically actionable targeting data to warfighters on a responsive and persistent timeline. In FY 2018, Gunsmoke-J conducted mission performance analyses while maturing the cubic satellite (CubeSat) system designs and matured a data dissemination architecture. Gunsmoke-J finalized the concept of operations and evaluation plan for the military utility assessment (MUA); completed the CubeSat system assembly, integration and test work; and finalized the dissemination ground segment. The JCTD successfully conducted its critical design review, flight readiness review, and delivered four flight units to the launch provider for integration and launch. Three ground stations were installed for the MUA which was conducted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in 2018. Gunsmoke-J residuals transitioned to USINDOPACOM for operational use and sustainment. Completed the JCTD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- f22a72a84abb88ddf730479389f57eff