The Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) is a planned U.S. missile defense program whose goal is to design, develop, and deploy kinetic energy-based, mobile, ground and sea-launched missiles that can intercept and destroy enemy ballistic missiles during their boost, ascent and midcourse phases of flight.[1] KEI element consists of Interceptor Component, Mobile Launcher Component, and Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) component. If implemented, the initiative is scheduled for deployment in 2008.
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Second test firing of first stage rocket motor
The second test firing of a KEI first stage rocket motor was conducted on June 14, 2007. The static firing included a full duration burn and a demonstration of the thrust vector control nozzle.[2][3]
References
- ^ Kinetic Energy Interceptor Program. Northrop Grumman.
- ^ MDA Conducts Successful Test of Rocket Motor for Next Generation Interceptor Missile. MDA.
- ^ Program Images Library. MDA.
