The T1TRK will detect, identify and track advanced missiles and other hypersonic weapons from their earliest stages of launch.
The T1TRK will detect, identify and track advanced missiles and other hypersonic weapons from their earliest stages of launch.Credit: © L3Harris

Pentagon Boosts Missile Defense with Next-Gen Space Sensors: A New Era in Threat Detection

Pentagon Accelerates Missile Defense with Advanced Space Sensors Set for 2029 Launch
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Missile Defense Agency to Launch Discriminating Space Sensor by 2029

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is preparing to enhance its space-based missile-tracking capabilities by launching a new discriminating space sensor (DSS) by 2029. This innovative sensor is designed to improve the US military’s ability to distinguish between missile targets and enemy countermeasures, a critical advancement in modern missile defense. According to MDA Director Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, the DSS has already completed ground concept testing and is now moving into the on-orbit demonstration phase. The introduction of this sensor will play a crucial role in maintaining the US's technological edge as adversaries continue to develop more sophisticated missile countermeasures.

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