DOD eyeing small-satellite constellation to detect, track hypersonic threats

By Jason Sherman / November 15, 2017 at 5:26 PM
The U.S. military is eyeing a technology experiment that could lead to a new satellite constellation focused on detecting and tracking a new class of ultra-fast, maneuvering missiles which intelligence agencies say are an emerging threat to U.S. forces. The Missile Defense Agency -- which earlier this year was formally charged with leading the U.S. military's effort to prepare for hypersonic threats -- has set the stage to launch this year an advanced technology experiment called Overhead Miniature Sensor Experiment...

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