Low-cost Objective Kinetic Interceptor DACS (LOKI DACS)

During the proposed Phase II research and development effort, the project team will demonstrate the feasibility of the Low-cost Objective Kinetic Interceptor DACS (LOKI DACS) to achieve the most affordable divert and attitude control system while retaining superior performance. The proposed approach will employ advances in manufacturing processes, moderate chamber pressures, and low operating temperatures resulting in the achievement of a target system cost of less than $100,000 per DACS using 1.3 hazard class propellants. The system will achieve MDA requirements for a 10:1 ratio of divert thrust to weight of DACS as well as allow a 20-year shelf life, for simple transportation, and logistics while maintaining a constant ready status. The project team will conduct a hot-fire demonstration test of the DACS propulsion system.