A system for reducing plasma induced communication disruption is
disclosed. The system utilizes an electrophilic gas injectant, bent
reentry vehicle nose shaping and a number of flaps configured to provide
3-axis steering capability. Injecting electrophilic gas injectant into
plasma accomplishes reduction of plasma induced communication disruption
by removing free electrons in the plasma which causes the communication
disruption. For reentry vehicles, a bent biconic nose also reduces plasma
effect during reentry. By combining electrophilic gas injection and bent
nose shaping, the system reduces and/or eliminates plasma induced
communication disruption, such as, GPS communication blackout, for a
reentry vehicle during reentry. Furthermore, the 3-axis steering
capability renders the reentry vehicle more maneuverable. Performance of
the reentry vehicle during reentry, such as, target accuracy, is thus
improved.