Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) missile defense system ground operations passed a dry-run test ahead of a planned KEI booster flight later this year, North Grumman [NOC] said yesterday. That dry-run test included checks of vehicle preparations, ground operations and range safety systems. Testing at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., used a full-scale, flight-like booster using inert rocket motors and flight-qualified structures to fully validate all interfaces with the booster, ground support equipment and facility structures. Once the booster was completely assembled, it…
KEI Ground Systems Pass Test Leading Toward Booster Flight
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