Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor Satellites

Notional representation of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor Satellite in space

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

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.