Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor Satellites
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The HBTSS satellites’ agile sensors will maintain quality tracks of the threats continually and enable handoff for targeting of enemy missiles, including hypersonic threats launched from land, sea, or air
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HBTSS will be a critical part of the multi-layered OPIR constellation of satellites. It will provide:
- Continuously updated high-quality tracks to handoff for targeting hypersonic threats
- Near-global coverage when prompted by other OPIR systems
- Fire control solution required for HGV intercept
End-to-End Missile Defense
Responding to cues from the warning and custody layers, an HBTSS constellation will augment the existing OPIR network of sensors by providing high-precision target tracks to battle management and fire control systems, supporting intercept of advanced missile threats – including hypersonic glide vehicles.
Missions
- Detect and track all-range missiles
- Detect and track hypersonic glide vehicles
- Detect and track satellite launches, maneuvering, and re-entry
- Monitor static tests
Capabilities
- High sensitivity
- Low latency
- Weapons quality track for fire control
- The affordable solution
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Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor Satellites
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