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KEI Engine Test

January 20, 2006 :: The Missile Defense Agency :: News

The Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) underwent the first in a series of static test firings of its second-stage rocket, on January 17. During the tests, the rocket motor burned successfully to completion, meeting performance and integrity expectations.
        The KEI is the planned ground-based boost-phase interceptor component of the U.S. layered ballistic missile defense system. The significance of these engine tests are to determine if it is possible to develop an interceptor capable of extraordinarily fast acceleration, necessary to “catch up” with an enemy missile from a position on the ground. (Article)

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