The Journal of Space Commerce

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'Space Armor' Research Supported by Tactical Funding Increase

Material Protects Spacecraft from Debris, Kinetic Energy Weapons

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Tom Patton
Dec 06, 2024
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A $3.8 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) has been awarded to Atomic-6 to further development and testing of its Space Armor shielding tiles.

Designed to minimize shielding mass, stowage space, post-impact ejecta, and mission risk, Space Armor provides vital protection for space assets against space debris and kinetic energy weapons while offerin…

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