Soldier/Warfighter Operationally Responsive Deployer for Space (SWORDS)
Project Introduction
The SWORDS launcher is a cooperative project between Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/ Army Forces Strategic Command and NASA. The transition manager for the Joint Capability Technology Demonstration is the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space. The demonstration will consist of ground engine testing, a suborbital flight test, and an orbital flight test. A dedicated nanosatellite launcher will extend the miniature electronics revolution into space by enabling combatant commands to have a launch-on-demand capability.
More »Anticipated Benefits
NASA is partnering with the US Army to develop the SWORDS vehicle that will leverage commercial industry standards to utilize standard hardware and technologies over customized designs by reducing cost through reduced personnel needs and minimal inventory requirements to address the needs of affordable, responsive, dedicated launch system for nano-and micro-satellites.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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California
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Florida
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Virginia
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Responsible Program:
- Game Changing Development
Project Management
Program Director:
Program Manager:
Principal Investigator:
Project Duration
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 4 |
| Current: | 5 |
| Estimated End: | 5 |
Target Destination
