Space Armor - The Best Micrometeorite, Orbital Debris and Kinetic Energy Protection This Side of Mars

Atomic-6 proposes a TACFI to further develop the Space Armor™ technology that was started with the Direct-to-Phase II project. The Phase II demonstrated technical viability and prototype manufacturing of the Space Armor™ product. Before Space Armor™ can be used in the field to equip the warfighter, the technology needs to be developed into a product line with RF transparent versions and thermal absorbing and thermal radiating versions. Further, each product needs to be subjected to qualification according to SMC-S-016. Finally, a low-rate-initial-production (LRIP) demonstration is needed that validates the manufacturing system required to supply the product to the market. This proposal includes development of the product line, qualification testing, and demonstration of low-rate initial production to achieve the TRL8/MRL8 levels required to support the warfighter.