Abstract: The fundamental goal of Aggressive Surveillance is to transform space surveillance from a long-term, strategic role to an immediate, responsive, tactical role by putting the desired on-orbit instrument where you want it, when you want it—anywhere, anytime,...
Abstract: The emerging acceptance of responsive space as a means of allowing space-based assets to be fully functioning elements within the warfighter’s arsenal has brought to light aspects of traditional spacecraft development that will require extensive modification...
Abstract: Microcosm and Sierra Engineering have been developing a series of low-cost pressure fed LOX/kerosene engines to power the Scorpius® family of launch vehicles. This paper focuses on the design, fabrication and testing of a 20K lbf O-F-O triplet injector with...
Abstract: We have evaluated 5 potential Responsive Orbits with the following conclusions with respect to coverage, responsiveness, payload to orbit for a small launch vehicle, and missions that they would be best suited for: Cobra Orbits provide up to 4 hours of...
Abstract: We define a new class of “rapid round trip” interplanetary missions for which the principal characteristic is a total mission duration that is 1 or more years shorter than the traditional round trip using Hohmann transfers. Round trip missions using Hohmann...
Abstract: A self-organizing network concept, leveraging commercial approaches is under development to support responsive space avionics networks. The work is being done in support of an Air Force contract, including the following elements: a network manager (hardware...
