NeoSky Space Technologies

[New Hayesalia]

NeoSky Space Technologies

Formed in December 2000, Quepasa Commercial Spacelift (QCS) was a 50-50 joint venture owned by Bable Aerospace and New Hayesalian Government. In 2010 QCS was purchased wholesale by the government owned NeoSky Space Technologies firm. NeoSky brought together two of the launch industry’s most experienced and successful teams – Bable and QCS – to provide reliable, cost-efficient space launch services for the NH and allied governments. The NH government launch customers included the Ministry of Defense, Bureau of Meterology, New Hayesalian Space Agency, the NH GPS Authority and other organizations.

NeoSky expendable launch vehicles have supported the New Hayesalian presence in space for many years, carrying a variety of payloads including weather, telecommunications and national security satellites that protect and improve life on Earth, as well as deep space and interplanetary exploration missions that further our knowledge of the universe.

With three families of launch vehicles – Templar Mark K, Legion, and Legion Dash 8– NeoSky continues the tradition of supporting strategic space initiatives with advanced robust launch solutions to provide assured access to space and 99.4 percent mission success.

NeoSky program management, engineering, test and mission support functions are headquartered in Ashana, New Hayesalia. Manufacturing, assembly and integration operations are located in Quepasa. Launch operations are located at Point Bright Naval Base, North Retalimora, and at Cormack Air Force Base, Imon. We are the aerospace leader delivering mission success, best value and continuous improvement. We are one team focusing the talents and energies of our people to deliver excellence in everything we do. Perfect Product Delivery is our relentless pursuit of perfection to achieve excellence in everything we do. It applies our passion for mission success to continuously improve every process and product, to completely meet the needs of every customer and it inspires all employees to dedicate our innovative talents to deliver program success and develop a world-class work environment.

PRODUCTS IN OUR CATALOGUE
LAUNCH SYSTEMS
Templar - Medium/Heavy Launch Vehicle
Lofted Harvest - Resuable Launch Vehicle
Legion - Orbital Launch Vehicle

SERVICES
SmilingSun GPS Constellation - Global Positioning System


ICBM's
SLM-7 Artemis - Naval ICBM
LM-80 Dagger - Land-based ICBM

SATELLITES
OS-10 Static Sentry - Launch Detector
OS-13 Mirage - Photographic Intelligence Platform
OS-78 Fortitude - Communications Satellite

EXOATMOSPHERIC KILL VEHICLES
Fist EKV

[New Hayesalia]

TEMPLAR LAUCH SYSTEM
Exterior Redesign
A HRC Design

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Function: EELV/Medium-heavy launch vehicle
Manufacturer: Terra Nova Regional Defence Industries
Country of origin: Holy Roman Confederate
Size
Height 58.3 m (191.2 ft)
Diameter 3.81 m (12.49 ft)
Mass 334,500 kg (737,400 lb)
Stages 2
Capacity
Payload to LEO 9,750–29,420 kg [1] (21,490–64,860 lb)
Payload to
GTO 4,750–13,000 kg [1] (10,470–28,660 lb)
Launch history
Status Active
Cost: $170,000,000

[New Hayesalia]

LEGION LAUNCH SYSTEM
A Gate to Heaven
A HRC Design

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Function Orbital launch vehicle
Manufacturer: Terra Nova Regional Defence Industries
Country of origin: Holy Roman Confederate
Size
Height 63 - 72 m (206 - 235 ft)
Diameter 5 m (16.4 ft)
Mass 249,500 - 733,400 kg (550,000 - 1,616,800 lb)
Stages 2
Capacity
Payload to LEO 8,600 - 22,560 kg (18,900 - 49,740 lb)
Payload to
GTO 3,900 - 12,980 kg (8,500 - 28,620 lb)
Cost: 120,000,000

[New Hayesalia]

LOFTED HARVEST REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE
Return To The Sky
A HRC Design

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Reusable Reentry Platform: Satellite placement and recovery.
National origin: Holy Roman Confederate
Manufacturer: Terra Nova Regional Defence Industries and the New Hayesalian Space Agency
First flight: April 7, 2006 (drop test); April 22, 2009 (first spaceflight)
Status: Active/Ongoing Development
Primary users: Terra Nova Regional Defence Industries, HRC Air Force, NH Air Force, NHSA.
Cost: 2,400,000,000NSD

Acceptable payloads

Telecommunications Sats
Weather Sats
Research Sats
Military Communications and Intelligence gathering Sats

[New Hayesalia]

SEA LAUNCH
A Service To You
A HRC Design

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Cavalier Launch Vehicle
Function: Medium expendable Carrier rocket
Manufacturer: Terra Nova Regional Defence Industries
Country of origin: HRC
Size
Height: 57-59.6 m (187-195 ft)
Diameter: 3.9 m (12.7 ft)
Mass 444,900 -462,200 kg (1,011,700 - 1,038,000 lb lb)
Stages: 2 or 3
Capacity
Payload to LEO: Cavalier I - 13,740 kg (30,290lb)
Payload to
SSO Cavalier II: - 5,000 kg (11,000 lb)
Payload to
GTO Cavalier IIB - 5,250 kg (11,570 lb)
Launch history
Status Active
Launch sites: Ocean Odyssey
Total launches 68
37 Cavalier
28 Cavalier II
1 Cavalier IIB
2 Cavalier ADV
Successes 58
31 Cavalier
25 Cavalier II
1 Cavalier IIB
1 Cavalier ADV
Failures 8
6 Cavalier
2 Cavalier IIB
Partial failures 2
1 Cavalier ADV
1 Cavalier IIB
Maiden flight:
Cavlier: 29 June 2007
Cavalier IIB: 28 April 2008
First Stage
Engines 1 NV-81
Thrust 8,180,000 newtons (1,840,000 lbf)
Specific impulse 337 sec
Burn time 150 seconds
Fuel RP-1/LOX
Second Stage
Engines 1 NV-104
Thrust 912,000 newtons (205,000 lbf)
79,500 newtons (17,900 lbf)
Specific impulse 349 sec
Burn time 315 seconds
Fuel RP-1/LOX
Third Stage (Cavalier ADV) - Block DM-SL
Engines 1 NV-121
Thrust 84,900 newtons (19,100 lbf)
Specific impulse 352 sec
Burn time 650 seconds
Fuel RP-1/LOX
Cost: Consult us

Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Cavalier rockets. As of April 2009 it had assembled and launched thirty rockets, with two failures and one partial failure.
The sea-based launch system means the rockets can be fired from the optimum position on Earth's surface, considerably increasing payload capacity and reducing launch costs compared to land-based systems.

The Sea Launch consortium was established in 2007 and their first rocket was launched in March 2008.
All commercial payloads have been communications satellites intended for geostationary transfer orbit with such customers as Intech, TVHRC, Rondsat, and Covina Dynamics.

The launcher and its payload are assembled on a purpose-built ship Sea Launch Commander in Callaway Beach, HRC. It is then positioned on top of the self-propelled platform Ocean Odyssey and moved to the equatorial Pacific Ocean for launch, with the Sea Launch Commander serving as command center.

The Sea Launch consortium claims that their launch-related operating costs are lower than a land-based equivalent due in part to reduced staff requirements. The platform and command ship have 310 crew members.

Following rocket tests, both ships then sail about 4,828 km to the equator at 154° West Longitude, 0°N 154°W, in international waters. The platform travels the distance in about 11 days, the command ship in about eight days.

With the platform ballasted to its launch depth of 22 m, the hangar is opened, the rocket is mechanically moved to a vertical position, and the launch platform crew evacuates to the command ship which moves about five kilometers away. Then, with the launch platform unmanned, the rocket is fueled and launched. The final ten seconds before launch are called out simultaneously in English and the contracting nation or corporations language of choice.


In addition to heavy lift performance capability of 4,000 - 6,100 kg+, Sea Launch offers superior value, operational and cost advantages. Our marine operations reduce launch infrastructure, minimizing operational cost. Our continued focus is on customer satisfaction, mission assurance and evolutionary growth with emphasis on high performance, streamlined integration and efficient operations.

Launch Site Location

Launch to all inclinations from a single launch pad
Our equatorial launch site provides the most direct route to orbit, offering maximum lift capacity for increased payload mass or extended spacecraft life
Independent launch range scheduling and excellent environmental conditions

Proven Rocket Technology

Proven, reliable components from the world's premier companies have been combined to create a revolutionary satellite launch service that maximizes payload capability, extends spacecraft life and delivers outstanding injection accuracy.


High Performance

Our marine-based operations and highly automated systems, coupled with a customized launch location, are designed for a performance capability of more than 6,100 kg.

Systems Integration Capabilities

From analytical integration to spacecraft encapsulation to vehicle integration to automated launch processing, the Sea Launch partnership provides a complete launch service package, backed by a half century of experience and best practices.


Cost Savings

In addition to high performance extending spacecraft life, Sea Launch offers operational and cost advantages for satellite processing facilitates integration operations.

Orbital placement accuracy results in a reduction of on-board fuel consumption for final on-orbit maneuvering. With the ability to use the extra fuel, satellites can expect extra years of life.


Fast Facts

The Concept:

Launch commercial satellites to orbit from a platform at sea.
Modern, accessible, user-friendly payload processing.
Automated launch operations.
All-inclination launch capability.
Affordable, reliable, new-generation launch vehicle, comprised of capable, flight-proven components.
Facilities and amenities of a first nation level launch site

Assembly & Command Ship:
Modified roll-on, roll-off cargo vessel design.
Rocket vehicle assembly facilities below decks.
Launch control facilities on upper decks.
Customer and crew accommodations for 240 people.
Approximate length 660 feet.
Approximate width 106 feet.
Approximate displacement of 34,000 tons.

Launch Platform:
Modified, self-propelled, ocean oil-drilling platform.
Rocket hangar, transporter-erector-launcher system, fuel storage/supply system with three-stage launch capacity.
Accommodations for 68 crew and spacecraft personnel.
Approximate length 436 feet.
Approximate width 220 feet.
Approximate displacement:
Surfaced - 30,000 tons.
Submerged - 50,600 tons.


TN RDI invites you to extend your nations reach into space, at a reduced price point.

[New Hayesalia]

SLM-7 ARTEMIS
Boomstick.
A HRC Design

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Height: 13.41 metres (44.0 ft)
Diameter: 2.11 metres (83 in)
Mass: 58,500 kilograms (129,000 lb)
Stages: 3
Range: 11,300 kilometres (7,000 mi)
Maximum speed: > 6,000 m/s (>21,000 km/h, >13,422 mph).[4]
Guidance system: inertial, with Star-Sighting, GPS.
CEP: 90–120 m (300–400 ft) (with GPS guidance)
Cost: 15,000,000

The Artemis is a three-stage, solid propellant, inertially guided ballistic missile with a range of seven thousand miles.Artemis is more sophisticated with a significantly greater payload capability than previous generations of sea launched ballistic missiles. All three stages of the Artemis are made of light and very strong graphite epoxy, whose integrated structure mean considerable weight savings. The missile's range is increased by the aerospike, a telescoping outward extension that reduces frontal drag by about 50 percent.

The launch from the submarine occurs below the ocean surface at a depth of 60 feet. The missiles are ejected from their tubes by igniting an explosive charge in a separate container which is separated by seventeen titanium alloy pinnacles activated by a double alloy steam system. The energy from the blast is directed to a water tank, which is flash-vaporized to steam. The subsequent pressure spike is strong enough to eject the missile out of the tube and give it enough momentum to reach and clear the surface of the water. The missile is pressurized with nitrogen to prevent the intrusion of water into any internal spaces, which could damage the missile or add weight, destabilizing the missile. Should the missile fail to breach the surface of the water, there are several safety mechanisms that can either deactivate the missile before launch or guide the missile through an additional phase of launch. Inertial motion sensors are activated upon launch, and when the sensors detect downward acceleration after being blown out of the water, the first stage engine ignites. The aerospike, a telescoping outward extension that halves aerodynamic drag, is then deployed, and the boost phase begins. When the third stage motor fires, within two minutes of launch, the missile is traveling faster than 20,000 ft/s (6,000 m/s), or 13,600 mph (21,600 km/h).

The missile attains a temporary low altitude orbit only a few minutes after launch. The Guidance system is an Inertial Guidance System with an additional Star-Sighting system, which is used to correct small positional errors that have accrued during the flight. GPS has been used on test flights but is assumed not to be functioning in the event of nuclear war.

Once the Star-sighting system has been completed, the missile deploys the multiple independent reentry vehicles as their individual targets come within range. The warhead section consists of six (or 14 in a maximum payload shorter-range configuration) independent reentry vehicles. A countermeasures package can also be added to the warhead section to defeat anti ballistic missile systems.

When both capabilities and price are taken into account the Artemis becomes the clear choice for your nations naval nuclear force. Highly accurate, easily maintained, and far less costly than comparable weapons systems the Artemis speaks for itself.

[New Hayesalia]

LM-80 DAGGER
A Long-Range Striking Sword
A HRC Design

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Weight: 78,000 lb (35,300 kg)
Length: 59 ft 9.5 in (18.2 m)
Diameter: 5 ft 6 in (1.7 m) (1st stage)
Warhead: 3
Operational range: 8,100 miles (13,000 km)
Flight altitude: 700 miles (1,120 kilometers)
Speed: Approximately 15,000 mph (Mach 23, or 24,100 km/h, or 7 km/s) (terminal phase)
Guidance system: Inertial
Accuracy: 150 m CEP
Launch platform: Silo
Cost: 6,000,000

The Dagger is a land based strategic asset designed to be deployed in quantity against globally. It is equipped with multiple warheads to further increase the number of targets that can be effectively attacked. It can be targeted against major civilian population centers and enemy missile silos. This system has all the characteristics of an effective counterforce weapon; its high accuracy, long range, and multiple warheads can theoretically make a first strike possible. Its high accuracy compensates for the relatively low amount of warheads carried compared to other nations. The guidance unit can store two targets, enabling the missile to switch to a secondary target after launch if the primary cannot be reached for any reason.

The Dagger has a maximum range of 13,000 km (8078 miles) and carries a payload of three Reentry Vehicles (RVs). . The inertial navigation system provides it with an accuracy of about 200 m CEP, but an updated inertial guidance system gives it 80 m CEP. The missile is 18.2 m long with a diameter of 1.85 m and a launch weight of 34,468 kg. The missile technically has a three-stage solid propellant design, though it has a quasi-powered fourth stage. Its Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicles (MIRV) platform is designed in such a way that it is arguably a fourth stage should a customer wish.

Each Dagger is housed in a concrete silo. Being a solid fuel system little maintaining is needed. The Dagger has been designed to be an affordable, highly accurate, and survivable weapons system. The price point has been set so that even developing nations can afford to field an effective nuclear force comparable to much larger nations.

[New Hayesalia]

OS-10 STATIC SENTRY ICBM SLBM LAUNCH DETECTION ARRAY
A Little Birdie Told Me...
A HRC Design

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Primary mission: Strategic and tactical missile launch detection
Weight: 5,250 lb (2,380 kg)
Orbit altitude: 22,000 miles (35,900 km)
Power plant: Solar arrays generate 1,485 watts
Height: 32.8 ft (10 m) on orbit; 28 ft (8.5 m) at launch
Diameter: 22 ft (6.7 m) on orbit; 13.7 ft (4.2 m) at launch
Date first deployed: 1985 with upgraded models released every fifth year
Unit Cost: $400 million

Today's Static Sentry satellite weighs 5,200 pounds, requires 1250 watts of power, and is approximately 33 feet long, 14 feet in diameter, Recent technological improvements in sensor design includes above-the-horizon capability for full hemispheric coverage and improved resolution. Increased on-board signal-processing capability improves clutter rejection enhancing reliability and survivability.

The Static Senty-I (Improved) satellites incorporate the upgraded sensors of the prototype satellites, as well as improved resistance to laser attack.(6) The Static Sentry satellites also carry a laser communications package that enable the satellites to relay warning information to each other.This will greatly reduce the vulnerability of this system to attacks on its ground stations, since all the satellites are able to communicate with any of the system's ground stations. However, earlier versions did not incorporate this laser communication systems, due to technical problems.Instead, developmental prototype number one carried an experimental sensor package for the HRC Aerospace Command to assess the utility of ultraviolet sensors for tracking missiles.

The sensor and the spacecraft, which together comprise the satellite, are placed in geosynchronous-equatorial orbit so that the telescope is pointed toward the earth and rotated at six revolutions per minute. To provide a scanning motion for the infrared (IR) sensor, the satellite is spun about its Earth-pointing axis. The axis of the satellite's rotation is normal to the earth's surface. A prime requirement of the spacecraft is to provide attitude control to maintain the pointing direction accurately. Satellite-spin momentum is reduced to a nominal value of zero by introducing an equal and opposite momentum achieved through operation of a Reaction Wheel. The resulting "zero momentum" satellite is attitude controlled by gas thrusters.

The basics functions of the spacecraft are to: provide a spin-controlled, stable, Earth pointing vehicle for the mission data sensing and processing equipment; furnish the on-board functions required to position, control, and maintain the satellite in its proper Earth orbit; furnish, condition, and control the electrical power for all satellite requirements; provide secure downlink capabilities to transmit mission data, State-of-Health (SOH), and other relevant information to the ground for final processing; and provide a secure uplink command receiving, processing, and distribution capability for both spacecraft and sensor ground-generated commands. The spacecraft consists of the following principal systems: structure; Communication and Command and Mission Data Message; Electrical Power and Distribution; Propulsion; Attitude Control; and Thermal.

The sensor's purpose is to detect, locate, and identify targets of interest that are intense sources of IR radiation. The Static Sentry geosynchronous satellites & other spacecraft have provided continuous warning of launches & explosions during past military operations for the HRC Ministry of Defense.

At any given second each Static Sentry within an orbital detection grid of supporting Static Sentry's is capable of detecting and processing imagery of up to 26 independent missile Launches, 186 high explosive events, and 1400 static IR events. This translates into one satellite being able to provide continuous launch detection and early warning against a small to medium sized nation. From a cost benefit outlook this may well be one of the wisest investments your nation could possibly make.

[New Hayesalia]

OS-13 MIRAGE PHOTOGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM
Super Eye In The Sky
A HRC Design

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Cost: 250,000,000

The OS-13 Mirage can be imagined as an orbiting telescope, with a large rocket engine attached to provide maneuverability. Similar to the Danwright Space Telescope, the Mirage is 13.25 feet in diameter, and with addition of its maneuvering support module, is over 43 feet long (compared to the 34 feet Space Telescope with its 10 foot diameter telescope barrel).The dry weight (minus fuel) of the Mirage is 22,500 lbs including fuel. The total weight of the Mirage has grown significantly, from previous generations of photographic intelligence satellites. This additional weight comes in the form of propellant which has gone from 7,379 lbs to 11,660 lbs that can be used to prolong the operating life of the Mirage, to maneuver to improve coverage of areas on the Earth of particular interest, and to maneuver to evade anti-satellite interceptors. It also uses two of its six propellant tanks to complete orbital insertion. Although the Mirage was originally designed to be place into orbit, serviced, and refueled in orbit by the the HRC manned space missions, the Templar Launch system and Templar-1A has until recently been the primary launch vehicle for the Mirage which will now be launched by newer launch systems. The Mirage carries several standard sun, earth and horizon sensor in addition to side payload bays.

The two curved body hugging solar arrays consist of three segments each measuring 96.7 x 79.1 inches and are attached to a deploying boom mechanism that allows the panels to be rotated in one plane to track the sun. The Solar arrays are made of battle hardened Gallium Arsenate.

The optical sensors on the Mirage are similar to that of previous generations. These electronic CCD Charged Coupling Device electro optical imaging electronics cameras provide real-time transmission of images to ground stations via military communications relay satellites. The Mirage sensors operate in visible and near infrared light, as well as thermal infrared to detect heat sources. These sensors incorporate low-light-level image intensifiers to provide night-time images. The Mirage has an infrared capability superior to that of the previous generations, with the advantage in infrared primarily for camouflage detection, for looking at buried structures, for looking at differential thermal inertia in the target area, for trying to determine which factories are operating and which factories are not. In addition, it carries the Improved Crystal Metric System (ICMS) to provide imagery with reseau crosses to aid in terrain mapping.

The Mirage's sophisticated electronics provides sharper images than earlier satellites, comparable in quality to the best of the film return satellites, with a resolution approaching ten centimeters. The primary mirror, on the Mirage is about 124 inches in diameter. The orbital axis positioning of the spacecraft with the rear BUS-1 pointed approximately 15-30 degrees from the vertical enabling the Mirage to take pictures at very high slant angles of obliquity, imaging objects hundreds of kilometers away from its flight path.

The satellite is hardened against nuclear effects and laser weapons. It has some ability to operate without ground control, the CCD’s are composed of gallium arsenide instead of silicon, and the lenses are coated to be laser resistant. Mirage carries On-Board Attack Warning System (SOARS), with sensors to detect attack by microwaves, lasers and projectiles, warning ground control to enact countermeasures.

[New Hayesalia]

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OS-78 FORTITUDE MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE
Smart.
A HRC Design

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Primary Function: Survivable and protected communications
Primary Contractor: Terra Nova Regional Defence Industries
Payload: LDR, MDR, & UHF
Antennas: LDR: Earth Coverage (uplink & downlink), Agile Beams (5 uplink, 1 downlink), Spot Beams (2 narrow, 1 wide), MDR: 2 Nulling, 6 Distributed User Coverage Area
Capability: LDR: 500 bps - 3.7 gigabytes per second / MDR: 3.5 Mbps-2.0 Gbps
Cost:100,000,000

Fortitude was designed to be a joint service satellite communications system that provides worldwide secure, jam resistant and low probability of detection nuclear-event resistant communications for all forces across the spectrum of conflict.

The multi-satellite constellation links command authorities with a wide variety of resources, including ships, submarines, aircraft, land vehicles and manned-portable systems.

Fortitude is the most advanced military communications satellite system available for export to date and represents the future of military communications capability. An operational Fortitude satellite constellation consists of four satellites positioned around the Earth in geosynchronous orbits. Each mid-latitude satellite weighs approximately 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) and have a design life of 10 years.

Each Fortitude satellite serves as a smart switchboard in space by directing traffic from terminal to terminal anywhere on the planet. Since the satellite actually processes the communications signal and can link with other Fortitude satellites through crosslinks, the requirement for ground controlled switching is significantly reduced. The satellite establishes, maintains, reconfigures and disassembles required communications circuits as directed by the users. Fortitude terminals provide encrypted voice, data, teletype or facsimile communications. A key goal of Fortitude is to provide interoperable communications among the users of Army, Navy, and Air Force terminals.

Geographically dispersed mobile and fixed control stations provide survivable and enduring operational command and control for the Fortitude constellation. The Fortitude system is composed of three segments: space (the satellites), terminal (the users), and mission control.

Fortitude is known as "the FedEx of communications systems--when it absolutely, positively has to be there, Fortitude is the system." All satellites are equipped tp carry a low data rate (LDR) payload. The LDR payload can transmit 75 to 2,400 bps of data over 192 channels in the extremely high frequency (EHF) range. Encryption technology and satellite-to-satellite crosslinks provide secure communications, data exchange and global coverage. Subsystems further provide both LDR and medium data rate (MDR) payloads. The MDR payload can transmit 4,800 bps to 1.544 Mbps of data over 32 channels. The higher data rates provide the user the ability to transmit large amounts of data in a short period of time. Fortitude provides continuous 24-hour LDR and MDR coverage to the warfighter.

A key feature of the Fortitude system is the use of interoperable terminals by the warfighters of the purchasing nations armed forces. For example, sea-based terminals can be used to upload data onto cruise missiles carried aboard submarines and guided missile destroyers in real time. Land-based terminals provide communications and data exchange for the mobile, ground-based warfighter.

[New Hayesalia]

FIST EXOATMOSPHERIC KILL VEHICLE
Swatted From Sea Level
An NH Design

Please note; the Fist is extremely restricted. Nations seeking to purchase the Fist must first Telegram New Hayesalia and ask for permission to purchase. Any nation with a population smaller than 1,000,000,000 will not be allowed to make a purchase unless there are extenuating circumstances. The Fist may only be used by the purchasing nation, and any instances of resale will see military action from both the Greater Island Kingdom of New Hayesalia and Terra Nova Regional Defence Services against the vehicle. Remember; we know how to find them.

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Weight: approx. 140 lb (64 kg)
Length: 55 in (1.4 m)
Diameter: 24 in (0.6 m)
Speed of projectile: roughly 10 km/s (22,000 mph)
Cost: 100,000,000NSD

The Fist Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) is the intercept component of the Ground Based Interceptor (GBI), the weapon element of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System. Its mission in the defence of the nation-state is to engage high-speed ballistic missile warheads in the midcourse phase of flight and to destroy them using only the force of impact, or hit-to-kill.

The EKV is designed to be launched from a platform based upon the LM-80 Dagger platform, from a concrete silo or open launch area. It is designed to separate from the Dagger platform in flight, punch through the Earth’s atmosphere, and smash into an incoming ballistic missile in its midcourse phase, i.e. while the missile is at its highest trajectory. It reaches space in a few minutes and has been proven to successfully track down and intercepts test dummy silos to a 98% success rate over 50 EKVs.
Fist includes a range of sophisticated devices: infrared sensors, an internal navigational system, antennas, thruster engines, a cryogenic cooling system, and a small computer. Even with all its components, the entire device can fit comfortably on a kitchen table.

Almost immediately after its launch, the EKV will begin its cryogenic cooling process. Krypton gas will surround its infrared sensors, allowing ice cubes to form that will cool the sensors to hundreds of degrees below zero. Even though a midcourse-phase ballistic missile will not have heat-producing rocket plumes, its warhead will remain relatively warm against the ice-cold background of space. The EKV’s cooled infrared sensors will be capable of detecting even the smallest amounts of heat radiation.

Three minutes into its flight (approximately 1,400 miles from its target), the EKV will separate from the Dagger platform. Dozens of cables will be blown off and four springs will propel the kill vehicle forward. The EKV will immediately bank sharply to either the right or the left to avoid being hit from behind by the booster. From this point forward, the EKV will proceed to the target on its own momentum. As the EKV closes in on its target, the combined velocity of the kill vehicle and the incoming missile will approach 15,000 miles per hour (four miles per second, or five times the speed of a bullet), leaving little room for last minute manoeuvres.

Approximately 100 seconds before impact, the EKV’s infrared sensors will switch on and begin tracking the incoming ballistic missile. To achieve complete threat neutralization, the EKV will collide with the warhead’s “sweet spot,” an area just a few centimeters wide where the missile’s payload is located. In the event of a precise hit, the kinetic energy of the EKV and the missile will pulverize the warhead and destroy any nuclear, chemical, or biological agents it might be carrying.

EKV extends itself even further. Mere seconds before impact, the EKV deploys a Kevlar net with a diameter of 100 feet, which “catches” the enemy missile if it does not directly hit the EKV’s hardened steel top. Moving at thousands of kilometres per hour, it is a one hit wonder which is assuredly able to knock out the enemy. 10,000,000 is a small price to pay for a reliable system that will save your country and your citizens.