Guidance, Navigation and Control Algorithms and Hardware for Advanced Interceptors

Space Information seeks to develop open, modular, reconfigurable, and reduced-SWAP avionics systems that operate in extreme environments. Missile defense applications require a global launch approach that removes the need for fixed, ground based range instrumentation operation assets (Radar, Telemetry, Flight Termination System (FTS) and Optics) to reduce life cycle cost for multiple vehicle test scenarios. In order for launch-vehicle providers to reduce launch cost, increased availability, and efficiently enable salvo launch testing and test as you fly, it is critical to move towards vehicle based Open and Modular Avionics, Autonomous Flight Termination System (AFTS) and Space Based Range architectures. Approved for Public Release | 17-MDA-9219 (31 May 17)