Radkowski Associates has developed an innovative soft-kill concept that offers to significantly enhance kinetic energy lethality against satellites. The proposed research effort would use advanced modeling, material fabrication, and gun range testing to prove the Soft-kill Pellet Concept. Advanced hydrocode calculations of conceptual design performance indicate that, in comparison to other kinetic energy kill devices, the Soft-kill Pellets offer significant performance enhancements, including: 1. Lethal diameters are increased by a factor of two (or more); 2. Orbital space debris is significantly decreased (or eliminated); 3. Mechanisms are included for enhance sensor-detection of lethal impact; 4. Fabrication and deployment costs are low; and 5. Safety and durability are increased. The Soft-kill Pellets can be deployed singularly or as clouds by a variety of kill vehicles.
