Missile Warning (MW)/ Missile Tracking (MT) - Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Space
Abstract
Transitions the MEO Track Custody Demonstration under PE 1206442SF Next Generation OPIR Budget Program Accounting Code 657009: Space Modernization Initiative from a demonstration to a future program of record. The Space Force recently completed an OSD/CAPE directed Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) update for the future missile warning and missile tracking architecture. The AoA update recommended the Space Force aggressively pursue MEO satellites by using prototyping to control costs and deliver capability incrementally. To responsively deliver capabilities, this BPAC will fund continued development of the MEO prototypes through multiple satellite launches and operations in support of an initial warfighting capability for the combined LEO and MEO architecture. Initial Warfighting Capability is comprised of validating through on-orbit measurements the ability for regional tracking, mission management and control, and coordinated regional warning and access. After performance validation is complete, prototype sensors will feed data directly to operational warning and defense systems. The initial warfighting capability will provide: sensitivity to detect emerging threats; accurate tracking to contain maneuvering targets, and deliver data within the required latency to close the kill-chain solution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- f4a94382d93fa28ae960edf1e436c784