SBIRS Evaluating New Technologies (updated)
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DID has discussed the ongoing project issues with the USA’s “SBIRS High” missile launch early-warning satellites, which aim to replace the existing DSP fleet. Massive cost overruns, technical challenges that continue to present problems, and uncertain performance all factor into the equation. Yet their mission – to detect ballistic missile launches and so serve as the critical first stage of the USA’s national early warning system – is too critical to abandon. What to do?
While some progress has been made on SBIRS-High, the search for alternative technologies is now well underway in a program called AIRSS the Alternate InfraRed Satellite System. The effort continues to progress, as Raytheon reports early success and additional risk reduction contracts are being issued…
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