HBTSS
HBTSS
Satellites
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
HBTSS
Designation
HBTSS
Alternate Designation
Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman
Date of Introduction
2030
Description
The Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) is a United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) program aimed at delivering a space-based sensor system against advanced missiles. The HBTSS constellation program is envisaged to detect and track hypersonic cruise missiles and other advanced ballistic missiles. The MDA has awarded contracts to several industry teams to demonstrate the technologies and feasibility of such constellation with a major decision on this program expected by late 2020 or early 2021.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2030
First Flight
February 14, 2024
Total Production
2
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Satellites: Tracking Layer
Item 2
Satellites: Tranche 1 Transport Layer
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003977
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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